Written by Dennis Harvell Memories Memory is a strange thing, it isn’t a straight line; it’s a puzzle. Often, your brain “buries” the hardest parts—like the lies or the betrayal—until you are strong enough or have enough “clarity” to process them. Looking at old photographs can act as the catalyst to fill in the gaps… Continue reading Memories
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Timothy, The Waiting Horizon
Written by Dennis Harvell, Photograph Timothy Harvell Grief bends us toward memory,but horizons remind us of what endures. The Loss These past years still feel strange, never returning to the normal I once knew growing up. My brother is gone. Grief takes up all the space you give it—the loss of a sibling is a… Continue reading Timothy, The Waiting Horizon
The Kitchen’s Silence
Written by Dennis Harvell This essay comes from a place of sadness, but also gratitude. The kitchen was once the heart of our family, and though silence has replaced its noise, the memories remind me of what truly matters. The Cold is a Liar The cold is a liar today. It promises a holiday spirit… Continue reading The Kitchen’s Silence
Six Siblings Minus One
Written by Dennis Harvell We gathered at Woolworths on Third Avenue, deep in the Bronx, weaving through crowds to make our photo appointment on time. It was my idea—a surprise for our mother, a portrait of unity, memory, and love. We waited for Timothy as long as we could, but he never came. No excuse,… Continue reading Six Siblings Minus One
Only Time and Tears
Written by Dennis Harvell “Only time and tears take away grief; that is what they are for.” – Terry Pratchett Only Time and Tears Not a day passes that I don’t think about my mother, and to be honest, there are still times when I feel it’s a lonely world without her. But today… Continue reading Only Time and Tears