We Will Not Say Goodbye
In Memory of Wes and Andy 3.25.06 You said goodbye to cuddles and coos, to Mother Goose, and “What says …
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Years
Eleven today Years go by so fast it seems We miss you Katie ~Monica Sleap
Old Pictures
I see our faces, Younger then. Our children, Coaxing…. What to say, “mom” What to say… We are here…now, Different, …
Intersecting Stories
The warm water in the therapy pool soothed my stiff knee, and I allowed the warmth to do its work …
Connections
Yesterday I visited the Out of Fashion exhibition at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art with my son’s family. Each …
Legacies
April 24, 2007 Sometimes when a person dies the surviving family breaks apart. Grief, guilt, denial, fear, blame – all …
that day
Thanks to Brett for making that collection of music on a cassette tape and sending it to Alex. He had …
Debris
Coming on like a southern California windstorm in early spring, forces pounding on my balance, tumbleweeds of old memories flashing …
Rediscovery
I came upon a garden I remembered from so long ago. The weeds had overtaken it. The winds of time …
Mixed Messages
I am from… I am from lovers and losers, From teetotalers and boozers. I am from tobacco gum and hog …
high school memories
Failure High School Chemistry – Law – F Is it yours or mine? That chemistry course I failed in junior …
Anchors A weigh
Stand here, little sailor boys, two by two. Let me tell you what I’m going to do. Forget your home, …
Living Words
I’ve been reflecting on my words lately. The words I’ve written about the death of my son. The words I’ve …
A letter to Beverly
Dear Beverly, The new chapter in your life sounds wonderful! I’m so happy for you. It is amazing how our …
Spirituality
Spirituality, to me, is a belief in someone/something larger than myself, a belief system that lifts me up and pushes …
Finding What Found Me (Reminiscences from a walk on the beach)
I find myself thinking that I have moved to a very different place than I was, even a year ago. …
My Sister, Velda, Queen of The Elms
My sister, Velda, celebrated her 65 birthday at her assisted living facility on Tuesday, January 10. My daughter, Hope, and …
New Chapters
First of all, I’d like to say that I’m sorry if I haven’t been in touch with you for a …
Farther Along 