Tag Archives: kindness
A Ride Home
After my father died, I flew to New York to spend a week getting his home in order. Each day, I filled boxes with his books, my heart emptying with each shelf. Each night, I cried myself to sleep in … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged character, cleaning, compassion, death, gratitude, healing, hopeful, kindness, love, memories, organzaing, purging, responsibilitie, support system, travel
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No will
The following happened three times this month to people I know! Here’s the story: Somebody died with no will, and left their loved ones to deal with the aftermath. My friends are having trouble getting into bank accounts to pay … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged Access, Arrangements, bank accounts, death, executors, funeral expenses, heirlooms, insurance policies, kindness, legal documents, mortgages, powers of attorney, veterans’ benefits, will
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Cup of Comfort
When Jamie goes away on a business trip, he doesn’t write a love note to place on my pillow. He leaves a tea bag with my morning mug on the kitchen counter. And fresh water in the kettle. As Jamie … Continue reading
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Tagged actions, Calmness, comfort, health and wellness, kindness, love, love notes, marriage, memories, moments, realationship, relaxation, tea
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Real Life of an MSW 