Is This Mike On?

We didn’t climb a mountain together. Or work in a soup kitchen side by side.

We didn’t share an in-depth conversation or kick up some fall leaves during a long walk.

Look at my son, showing as much life as a rock concert in a nursing home.
Right now, his body remains outstretched on our couch, staring at the television with his hand on the remote resting on his legs. His head tilts to one side and his eyes appear glazed over.
His hand always seems to be [...]