Adam and his parents Shane and Kara arrived at the airport first. They waited in the ticket reception area before checking their bags. Brad and his wife Chelsea and their kids would arrive any minute. “So, are you excited!?” Adam said to his dad, Shane. Adam was in his early 20’s and had only left the country once before. Among many other things, Adam was looking forward to spending this kind of time with his dad. “Beyond excited,” Shane replied with a reassuring grin. Shane’s feet, hip and back had plagued him for years — but nothing was going to get in the way of him enjoying this time with his family. Brad’s family pulled up to the curb — dropped off by Chelsea’s parents. Brad was Adam’s oldest brother and he and his wife Chelsea had lived in various parts of Asia for years now. They had invited Adam and his parents to tag along on this trip with their little family. Brad had been dying to return to Taiwan with his family since the Covid-19 pandemic sent them back t...
A collection of short stories, articles and poetry. Stories: Though I pull inspiration from my life, the connection is loose. I hope my stories can be universally applicable, entertaining and therapeutic. Articles: Often about other stories. Sometimes published and syndicated in magazines ... but if not, It's fun to have a place where I can share my thoughts anyway.