Floy Dean’s Diamond Birthday
Would you join me in wishing my mom, Floy Dean, a happy 75th birthday? If she were alive her diamond birthday would be lovely. I wrote recently about grief…
Tag: mother and son
An Oakland Summer Day While Black
An Oakland Summer Day while Black The flashes were blinding even during the waning daylight of the beautiful Oakland summer day. Flash after flash—and we all just stood there gazing,…
The Diary
Written by Myron J. Clifton Mom often wrote in a diary when she had free time from work and kids. She started writing after her divorce, and before and after…
Pink Ball With Swirls
Written by Myron J. Clifton She was so focused. Her gaze did not waver and her body was motionless. Mom was determined and would not fail. There was noise all…
Jogging vs. Running
Written by Myron J. Clifton Mom wanted to jog. She was just turning 30 or so and decided that she wanted to “get in shape” and jogging was all the…
Coffee Tales, Chapter 13: Floy Dean
“Coffee Tales, Chapter 13: Floy Dean” Written By Myron J. Clifton Mom likes to drink a single cup of coffee, light cream, and two teaspoons of sugar. I tried Mom’s coffee…
Happy Birthday Mom: 3 Short Stories
To my Mom… Hello, Mom /Floy Dean – Leah Dean is well and full of life and fire like you are. Her hair is always in what she calls a…
The Photographer, The Cops, and Mom’s Fried Chicken
Written by M.J.C The flashes were blinding even during the waning daylight of a beautiful Oakland summer day. Flash after flash and we all just stood there gazing, perplexed, and…
Dear Dean 