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
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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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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
Posted in Reflections
Tagged adulting, bullfrogs, Childhood memories, connection, crush, flirting, jokes, life, love, memories, paradise, realationship, summer
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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 →