Redsteno

Life (and Love) After Stroke: Mike's Story

travel

  • Inspired Insanity

    Mike and I traveled to Nevada together about six months after we started dating. We actually planned the trip within the first month that we were together. I remember thinking even though we barely knew each other, it felt right planning that far ahead. I had no trepidations about it, no fear that we wouldn’t… Read more

  • Life Is A B**ch

    Last I remember, I was happily swimming in the ocean water. There was a light breeze in the air and multi-colored kites were flying high in the sky above. I could see my carefully picked-out spot on the beach where my umbrella and warm blanket awaited my return. I was unusually aware of the sun’s… Read more

  • This poem is for you, Mike, envisioning the near future when we will return to the mountains for our next hike *** All I need are the mountains and the trees Along with your love that brings me to my knees Let’s lace up our boots and prepare our packs Knowing that whatever this new… Read more