Hello, Mr. Wilson!

The Walk

The dog stepped onto the porch and raised her nose to check on the neighborhood.

Sep 9 • 

Brent C. Wilson

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August 2024

Returning

As I walk down the final hill and leave the forest, I look up. I see the finger of rock extending from the butte where you now rest; the lone tree that…

Aug 25, 2024 • 

Brent C. Wilson

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Saying Yes

Today is Sadie's birthday. Her 44th, a number which wouldn’t have meant much to her. Sadie didn’t fret over her age.

Aug 12, 2024 • 

Brent C. Wilson

July 2024

First Times

I am drawing upon many “first” memories for comfort today. They are not enough — no memory ever will be. But they are good and warm and happy, and for…

Jul 5, 2024 • 

Brent C. Wilson

April 2024

Every Day I Talk To Her

Six months ago today I woke up, dressed in the dark, and went for a run.

Apr 9, 2024 • 

Brent C. Wilson

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November 2023

These Brownies Aren't Just Good

The profane origin story of Sadie's FGB's

Nov 18, 2023 • 

Brent C. Wilson

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The Driveway

The boy turned on the headlights, put the car into reverse, and backed out of the driveway. As he drove home he replayed the girl’s words. He chuckled…

Nov 11, 2023 • 

Brent C. Wilson

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An Outlandish Woman

Be like Sadie. Do the outlandish thing.

Nov 9, 2023 • 

Brent C. Wilson

October 2023

Just Buy a Second Damn Tube of Toothpaste

Don't allow little sources of friction to burn out a relationship

Oct 24, 2023 • 

Brent C. Wilson

Microdepressions

The subtle, sneaky ways that the world around me brings me down

Oct 24, 2023 • 

Brent C. Wilson

The Announcement

Two days after my wife passed away in her sleep, I posted a tribute on Facebook

Oct 14, 2023 • 

Brent C. Wilson