These stories and poems were initially published online at HTTP://wwwmedium.com for "Prism & Pen: Amplifying LGBTQ Voices Through the Art of Storytelling." My profile on the site reads: "I write essays and poetry about my life insights and philosophies about the LGBTQ Community and Dementia/ Alzheimer's Disease. My husband, Gregory (RIP 2015), was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's Disease. My descriptors include: White, Old, Retired, Educator, Financially Comfortable, Jewish, Buddhist, Gay, WIdowed."