My Mother Told Me I Could Not Wear My Uniform At The Memorial Until A Veteran Stood Up

summer, I went home again. Not for a funeral or a memorial.

Just for Sunday dinner. Mom burned the rolls. Lauren brought a boyfriend we all pretended not to interrogate.

Callahan arrived with a peach pie and insulted the boyfriend’s truck. Captain chased squirrels in the yard with the confidence of a four-legged animal and the balance of a shopping cart.continue reading …