Today was just your typical Friday that consisted of writing, editing and running errands. You know, just living that adult life. Around two this afternoon I had lunch with my Ma’. As we were ordering food my mind was somewhat redirected towards the adorable little girl in the booth behind me. She was singing about how hungry she was and that she was going to eat her lunch all up when it got to their table. Cutest five year old girl out to lunch with her Dad. My Ma’ and I both got a kick out of it. My Ma’ then looks at me and says, “remind you of anyone?”. I knew who she was referring too, I just grinned at her and changed the subject.

This made me think of you, my ghost self, the Derra I used to be before the world swallowed me and chomped down. I…