Love, Sweetpea
By Emalyn Remington Without a doubt, Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous painting is Starry Night. It was Rob’s favorite for sure, and while I do really love it, I prefer … Continue Reading Love, Sweetpea
I’m Gonna Watch You Shine, Gonna Watch You Grow.
By, Emalyn Remington My dad didn’t get to read this poem. We talked about me writing it, but I kept putting it off. Maybe it was because the idea of … Continue Reading I’m Gonna Watch You Shine, Gonna Watch You Grow.
Cold Turkey
by Emalyn Remington I want to share a holiday anecdote with you. It was November 1999: my first Thanksgiving. I was around eight months old and my parents decided that … Continue Reading Cold Turkey
The Art of Giving
By, Emalyn Remington My father was homeless before he died. No, he wasn’t living in a tent or a camper in someone’s backyard. He wasn’t seeking shelter from the ever … Continue Reading The Art of Giving
Just for Kicks
My father was a black belt- and yes, he bragged about it often. Even now, as I write this entry, I know that he’s beaming with pride over his achievements … Continue Reading Just for Kicks
Understanding Eric Draven
By Emalyn Remington I wasn’t really into comic books as a kid. While I loved graphic novels and appreciated the work that goes into creating comics, I always felt alienated … Continue Reading Understanding Eric Draven
My Week With the King
I moved back to Vermont this past weekend to resume this semester of Zoom University, and on my drive back I was captivated by the autumnal beauty of New England. … Continue Reading My Week With the King
Good Grief: Getting to Know My Father Through Art
By Emalyn Remington My father died on March 29, 2020 at 9:36 pm alone in a hospital bed in Florida. Because of the pandemic, we were unable to travel and … Continue Reading Good Grief: Getting to Know My Father Through Art