We’ve all experienced it: that moment when you receive news that a dear friend is gone, and time stops. We got the call on Thursday and instantly couldn’t think of anything else. Work stress, household issues, achy knees and a hurting world all fell away. Since that time, we’ve texted photos and relived memories with… Continue reading Stopping Time
Tag: grief
Filling the Holes
Earlier this year I had to have an infected tooth pulled. This created a hole in my mouth that became a constant source of fascination to my wandering tongue. I discovered that, in times of stress or anger, instead of biting my tongue, I could simply slip it into that crevice. The hole became familiar,… Continue reading Filling the Holes
Buckets and Begonias
Today marks a year since my mom passed away. 365 days, four seasons, countless family dinners, a new baby, an emptied nest, moves and holidays. Without her. Without either parent. This past summer I was visiting my daughter in her new hometown of Bloomington, Indiana. I saw the most luscious begonias—the size of shrubs—hanging throughout… Continue reading Buckets and Begonias
Thanksgiving China
Perhaps because it's my favorite holiday, I count years in terms of Thanksgivings. For me, the holiday is not just a stop-gap between Halloween and Christmas. It's a special day all its own. It deserves its own decorations, its own glam. The day after Thanksgiving, as the china gets packed away and the chipped Turkey… Continue reading Thanksgiving China
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