Tag Archives: love
Heather
When she was pregnant with me, my mother bought yellow and blue yarn, thinking she would make me a blanket despite not being crafty. She never made it but kept the skeins thinking, “One day, maybe.” Every few years she … Continue reading
Beautifual Condolence
People have been asking you how long is too long to wait to send a letter of condolence. I lost my 25-year-old daughter almost 30 years ago. This past April I received a five-page anonymous letter from a guy who … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged complicated grief, Condolence, death, Empowerment, faith, gifts, Grief, hand written letter, healing, inspiration, love, memories, realationships, timeless
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The Cardinal’s Song
He left the bar of soap upside down in its dish, melting; played the car radio too loud; lost his phone hourly; ignored the closet and piled his shoes by the front door; hogged the coat rack with his jackets; … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged annoyed, arguments, bird chirping, Cardinal, communication, definition of love, disorganized, faith, friendships, Grief, humor, joy, little things, love, marriage, memories
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Cooking
How did you learn to cook?
Posted in Kitchen Adventures
Tagged appreciation, comfort food, conversation, cooking, cultures, family, food, friendships, generations, life lessons, love, memories
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Real Life of an MSW 
A Type of Second Sight
Before my divorce, I took lots of selfies and posted them on Facebook. I read the comments greedily: “Beautiful family,” “looking great.” We must be OK, I reassured myself, if people see us that way. What an astonishment to fall … Continue reading →