Tag Archives: memories
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
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
Cooking
How did you learn to cook?
Past Paradise
When we were 12, we caught bullfrogs in the weeds near the lake. Their slippery legs slid through our fingers. As we let them go, she squealed, pretending to be scared. One day she ate a Popsicle that turned her … Continue reading
Weary Dream
Sometimes I dream about the days when they’ll be gone and I’ll be free. No more cutting hair and nails or the crusts off their sandwiches. I often start daydreaming when my sons are both yelling at me. “Don’t yell … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 