Books by Jerry Karn

These are notes from my life and the natural world, sometimes reflective, sometimes funny mostly true, plus five stories of fiction. I sometimes say I am writing this for my kids or others who might be interested. The truth is I am mostly writing for myself, for like family jewelry, a life can still sparkle when unpacked.

On the beautiful "bustin 'out all over" morning of June 1, 1991, my wife, Sally called my architectural firm. In a hushed tone, she said, "I tested positive for AIDS ... come home quick, I need you to hold me." I and our boys, ages 9 months and 29 months, might also be HIV Positive.Thus began a day from hell.