Memoirs
Memories of Leaving Home
When I think back on all the times we’ve relocated, I often return to Flemington, New Jersey. After we married, my wife and I lived in our first apartment on the second floor of an old house on Broad Street. It was a fun place to live as we were started our lives together. I … Read more
I Think I’ll Eat Some Worms: Poetry & Reflections
Those words stung a little bit. I didn’t know if it was a joke, because it was kind of funny eating worms and all, but it came off as pushing away.Â
Erica Michelle Bayliss — A Life Remembered
When Erica came into our lives, nothing unfolded the way we had imagined. The path was harder, more complicated, and often overwhelming.
On a Wing & a Prayer: Poetry & Reflections
This a speech I made publicly at a Toastmasters Speech Contest. Our three children have always been a source of inspiration to me, and I thought I would introduce them to you. Catherine We probably should have taken the Lamaze class. While we arrived at the hospital without incident, what ensued was something neither of … Read more
Winter, 1980: Poetry & Reflections
An essay about work, authority, and the systems that continue operating regardless of consequence. Set during the winter of 1980,
My Writing Year in Review: Books & Creative Projects in 2025
2025 was about consistency. Showing up, making small improvements, and staying focused. It made all the difference.
In Memory of My Father, Ronald Bayliss
Ronald Walter Bayliss December 14, 1933 – January 15, 2018 “Run, you rascal!”— My dad, at every Penn State game Today is my Dad’s Birthday A day to honor both celebration and quiet remembrance. Some of my fondest memories are the simple, joyful ones. I think of weekends at Penn State football games: the crisp … Read more
Relationships: Poetry & Personal Reflections
A poem about different relationships I’ve had with girls .