Jesse Traynham

Jesse Traynham

Jun
13
Somewhere over the rainbow in the clouds

Somewhere over the rainbow in the clouds

We had barely stepped into the new millennium when our firstborn was born. Just a year earlier I stood, jaw dropped, in my living room as I watched New York crumble into the ground. I remember thinking "who would want to bring a child into this world when things like this can happen."
3 min read
May
15
This May Be The Last Time

This May Be The Last Time

I think to truly live, we have to be aware that life here has an end.
1 min read
May
08
Holy Holy Holy

Holy Holy Holy

I thought, "I'll try anything twice" so I purchased the vinyl record with my own money.
1 min read
Apr
11
Revive Us Again

Revive Us Again

When I think of the hymn "Revive Us Again" I think of the traditional four-part harmony a capella
Apr
04
The Last Box

The Last Box

I spent several months processing all the storage boxes collected when my grandfather died. There were many. Now I am on the last one.
2 min read
Mar
28
Early Morning Express (3/3)

Early Morning Express (3/3)

Jane found herself once again having trouble falling to sleep. Thoughts danced in her head. Nothing, in particular, mostly everything.
2 min read
Mar
21
Early Morning Express (2/3)

Early Morning Express (2/3)

Jane decided to go to be early in an attempt to get a good night’s sleep. This, of course, meant that she would toss and turn desperately trying to fall asleep.
2 min read
Mar
16
Passion

Passion

A 25 word story.
Mar
14
Empty Chair

Empty Chair

Trying my hand at a "dribble", which is a 50 word story.
Mar
14
Early Morning Express (1/3)

Early Morning Express (1/3)

What the blazes is all that commotion about out there?
3 min read