Blessings
My dear friends, I am thinking of you mightily this Christmas season. There is much to do to prepare for …
Author Archives: Betsy Anderson
Death is Nothing at All
Last night a dear friend, whose son died almost three years ago, gave me a sheet of paper upon which …
The Peace of Wild Things
There’s no doubt we are going through some pretty wild times right now, both here at home in the United …
Mana and the 7 Huna Principles
My niece sent this information to me the other day. I thought I would share this with you: Mana is …
Celtic Daily Wisdom: ‘Thin Places’
I came across this writing on another blog that I thought would be interesting to share. I hope you enjoy …
“You are Loved.”
Today I was taking a nap and heard the doorbell ring. As I opened the door, a white car pulled …
Murder, Mystery and Mayhem
Last Saturday night there was a murder at my house. It was part of a drama as outlined in an …
My Funny Valentine
It’s hard to believe that tomorrow marks the twenty first anniversary of our daughter’s passing. Caroline E brought much joy …
Now you’re cooking!
When our son and daughter opened the Christmas package that held their new electronic keyboard back in December 1989, there …
Seasonal Change
I remember, when we were living in California, how much I missed the seasons. My husband planted a little maple …
Happy Birthday
Last night we celebrated my daughter’s 37th birthday. I made a cake the day before, an applesauce cake with caramel …
Happy Valentine’s Day
In honor of my daughter, Caroline Elizabeth Anderson, who died twenty years ago on Valentine’s night, I share this poem …
Herman
I had a strange thing happen to me. Last Sunday I saw a dead person come back to life. Halfway …
Dancing and singing
The Hallmark store in town has these wonderful quote cards that you can buy and frame in a quote card …
5, 15 and now 23
I have a secret. It involves numbers. It mostly involves the number 5. In a couple of days I’ll be …
Mother’s Day and Manderley
Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley, or rather, Richmond, VA. It’s where I grew up. My childhood was …
Goodbye/Hello
It took my cousin four weeks longer than she expected to die. Her body failed her about three years ago. …
Grace Church
It’s Halloween night. Time to appease with candy treats the tricksters who appear at my door or look into my …
Scrubbing Up
I’ve been witness to a lot of scrubbing up lately. Just before my family and I went to France two …
The Dining Room Table
Yesterday I anticipated four bereaved mothers, including me, sitting at my dining room table for dinner. We are all mothers …
Farther Along 