Today, I gave away another piece of you. A piece that’s traveled with me for thousands of miles back and forth between Los Angeles and Canada and other places. A […]
Open to Hope
Pieces of You
Monday, June 25, 2018
Death of a Spouse
Husband’s Valentines Stir Warm Memories
Friday, February 15, 2013
It’s one of those rare overcast days in Colorado and I’m working in my home office with nice music playing. I’ve been thinking about Valentine’s Day, realizing it will be […]
Death of a Spouse
Maintaining Friendships After a Spouse-Loss
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
I’ve been thinking a lot about friendships lately and how they change and I know that’s also on the minds of many of my widow(er) friends out there. I guess […]
Death of a Parent
My Teddy Bear Dad
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Growing up, I was a little afraid of my dad. He had a bark that was loud and, I thought, fearsome. But as I grew older, I came to realize […]
Other Losses
Recipes Link Her to Mother-in-Law, Memories
Monday, June 6, 2011
After my mother-in-law died, I received her copy of The Boston Cooking School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer. No other family members wanted the book, which surprised me, so […]
Death of a Parent
Mother’s Necklace is More Than Just Jewelry
Saturday, March 5, 2011
I wore the necklace with the tiny multicolored beads every day. Its primary color was black but there were also blues, greens, reds and white. I liked the necklace because […]
Death of a Sibling
Picture Me a Memory: Old Photos are Stirring
Saturday, January 22, 2011
On a recent trip to Italy, I developed an interest in photography. There were simply too many picture-perfect moments that I had to honor with the click of my camera. […]
Death of a Spouse
Family Photos Document Life Before and After Widowhood
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
I don’t take a whole lot of pictures anymore. This wasn’t a conscious decision, but it is a big change from the person I used to be. In my early days […]
Death of a Sibling, Special Topics
Before and After
Monday, January 10, 2011
Have you ever noticed how when we lose a loved one, over time we measure events and time by before and after. My son graduated from college before Dad […]
Death of a Spouse, Special Topics, Your Grief
The Holidays Come Early For Widows
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
I had a pretty good day recently. Which is shocking because I’ve starting in on my Christmas shopping. I think what made it okay was that first of all, I […]
