This Thanksgiving marks the five year anniversary of this blog. I started it at a time in my life when I was still grappling with grief and riding the rollercoaster of middle age: parents dying, children leaving home, empty rooms and time to think. Writing has always been therapeutic for me, and I have always… Continue reading My Three Foot World
Tag: christmas
Looking East
My friend Abby (not her real name) darted into the Christmas party, looking rushed yet still so put together. Festive sweater, earrings, angel necklace, even a glittery barrette. But once she moved through the crowd, once we were alone, the smile faded. “I want to burst into tears right here, right now!” Abby said. I… Continue reading Looking East
IN THE MIDDLE 