Writing Through the Wreckage: The Emotional Journey Behind My Book, Lemonade Tough

Lemonade Tough by David Quitmeyer

I didn’t set out to write a book. I started with fragments—journal entries, blog posts, sleepless-night thoughts scribbled into the notes app on my phone. I wrote during moments when life felt too loud, too uncertain, or too hollow to ignore. What I didn’t realize at the time was that I wasn’t just writing through … Read more

Losing Boris: Finding Resilience After the Death of a Beloved Pet

Boris Katloff, the Spooky Sphynx

I never imagined life without Boris. He wasn’t just a pet—he was a constant, a presence woven into the fabric of my days. A gray sphynx with black-tipped ears and green eyes, he was more than a cat; he was my companion, my shadow, my quiet confidant. And now, he’s gone. The grief hit hard, … Read more