Spark and Spitfire

Grief Work

Grief Work

Part of getting over grief is knowing that you will never get over it.

Saint Jake

Saint Jake

Never was there a more present, generous and grateful dog.

Attuned to Nature’s Music

Attuned to Nature’s Music

No one in my life heard the music of Mother Nature better than my beloved friend, Judy.

The Solitary Habit

The Solitary Habit

My father died two months ago. Yesterday, we did a sunrise walk together.

Ashes, Ashes, I Still Fall Down

Ashes, Ashes, I Still Fall Down

We are taught that if we work hard enough, we will get over our losses. This has not been the case for many who grieve, including me.

Our Devoted Friend, Jan

Our Devoted Friend, Jan

“I read a review of the new Philip Roth biography the other day. The author quotes Roth saying, ‘aging is a massacre.’ I agree!” — our devoted friend, Jan, April 5, 2121, 20 days before her cancer diagnosis.

Hidden Monsters

Hidden Monsters

Be afraid. Be very afraid because it’s in there, waiting to surface again.