January 6, 2019
Grief Lessens
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, a Christian holiday celebrating the revelation of God the Son as a human … Read More “Grief Lessens”
Category: Death
December 10, 2018
Little Blue Dreamer
Ten years ago today, my beloved feline, Isaac, left this sweet world. I miss him. He was such a good … Read More “Little Blue Dreamer”
November 1, 2018
Aglow — All Saint’s Day 2018
Today is All Saint’s Day — a Christian festival in honor of all the saints, known and unknown. This year, … Read More “Aglow — All Saint’s Day 2018”
October 24, 2018
This Little Light
My mother has been on my mind and heart a lot lately. Like me, her favorite season was Fall; a … Read More “This Little Light”
October 9, 2018
A Blackbird’s Song
Did the song of a blackbird bring comfort to my dying friend? ***** “A blackbird’s song can’t stop disease, but … Read More “A Blackbird’s Song”
July 18, 2018
Sisters Showing Up
“We are each other’s reference point at our turning points.” This quote from Elizabeth Fishel’s book, Sisters: Shared Histories, Lifelong … Read More “Sisters Showing Up”
July 10, 2018
Showing Up — Part Two
My mother died the way she lived — stubbornly and privately. Two weeks earlier she had suffered a catastrophic stroke … Read More “Showing Up — Part Two”
July 6, 2018
Showing Up — Part One
“I’m sad that it took the death of my dad to re-connect us.” Three weeks ago on a late Thursday … Read More “Showing Up — Part One”