Written by Dennis Harvell There are certain memories that return to you without warning, especially around the holidays. They don’t knock. They don’t announce themselves. They just rise up from somewhere deep, carrying a warmth and an ache you weren’t prepared to feel. This morning, one of those memories found me — a memory of… Continue reading The Three of Us (Dennis, Rodney, Timothy)
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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