“Confidence John”

 

Brief remarks for a short novel…

“We are not what has happened to us. Instead, I think we are what we do about what has happened to us.” (108)

Family. Revenge. Treasure. Disappointment. Blame. Lies. Secrets. Starting over. Betrayal. Hope. Legacy.

Family is what we make it. Blood or not, it is the people we love and with whom we surround ourselves. Who we learn to trust. Who accepts us for who we are. Who comes to see the good in us, despite our past sins. Who stands by us. Who gives us hope for the future.

“A Bullet for Cinderella”

 

“Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.”

-Captain Jack Sparrow

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” -but what if those lemons come from a dark time, a POW camp? How does your conscience reconcile your profit from the death of another?

Greed. Insanity. Heartbreak. Treasure. Lies. Secrets. Betrayal. Death. Treasure. Trust. Forgiveness. Love.

Sometimes the treasure that we seek, is not the treasure that we find. Sometimes it’s the relationships that are truly worth their weight in gold.

“How Lulu Lost Her Mind”

 

“I need a shotgun, a carton of smokes, and some fucking jerky.” (237)

Relationships are hard. Patience is a virtue. Alzheimer’s sucks.

Mother. Daughter. Caretaker. Memories. Building a future. Fighting the past. Racing to find the “sweet spot.” Family heritage. Old. New. Breath. Relax. Laughter. Smiles. Anger. Tantrums. Passionate nature. Responsibilities. Respect. Coming to terms with inevitable loss. Love. Survival.

I loved the characters. I laughed, even though I knew what was coming. My heart aches for anyone facing the challenges of a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. 

Relationships can be hard. Patience is a virtue that requires 24/7 commitment. Alzheimer’s still sucks.