Dennis R. Berry, Writer/Editor

Today started off as most other good days do, with me being woken up by my phone ringing and a friendly voice on the other end saying “Good Morning.” That, though, was when it all started. See, the next words I heard were “What are you still doing sleeping? It’s 1:30!” Oh geez. I’d overslept. Stupid Daylight Savings Time. Stupid backache that kept me up all night. Stupid insomnia. Yeah, stupid stupid stupid this and that. It was my own fault. I didn’t set an alarm. I NEVER set an alarm, because I always wake up in time. Oops. Not today, I guess. I rushed around, trying to make and drink coffee, all while trying to throw clothes on and get ready to leave for work. I hate rushing. I mean, I really, really, REALLY hate rushing. It stresses me out like you wouldn’t believe. Finally, I’m ready to leave. Finally, I’m on my way to work. The day will get better. It will all be okay. I’m stressed, I’m rushed, but I was out the door in time. Right? Well, wrong! I still had to stop and put the la...

I’ve often been asked “Who do you think you are?” Usually it’s when I’m in trouble and have said something I shouldn’t have said. Hey, it happens. The simple answer to that question is “I am me.” I am somewhat of an enigma, really. I have a hard exterior, but a really mushy interior. What do I mean? I’m tough as nails on the outside. I don’t show my true colors to very many people, so to speak. See, I don’t like to let the world know who I really am. I like to appear tough. That way nobody messes with me, nobody gets close, and nobody can hurt me. But inside.. inside is a totally different story. Those special few who have managed to find their way within my walls can attest to that, I’m sure. Once you get to know me, I’m a big teddy bear. Who am I? I am a man who’s trying to find his way in the world. I am a father. I am a Leo (Hear me ROAR!). I. Am. Dennis! Like me, love me, hate me.. it’s up to you. But I’m me, and I will continue to be me, no matter what. It’s all I can do.