During The Long Goodbye with Mama, I learned much about how to be with her, communicate with her, as she slowly lost everything except her sweetness. If you have a loved one with dementia and you’re just starting out, here’s … Continue reading
Over the years, I have made many things myself – “from scratch,” as they say. (Thank you, Mama for teaching me.) I’ve made nutritious meals, cakes, cookies, candies, clothing – for myself, my family, and some friends’ babies (all grown … Continue reading
Starting over is hard. You think you’ve got your course charted and all you have to do from here on is follow it. But then Life says, “Nope! Start over! You have to reinvent yourself now.” I’ve had to do … Continue reading
“Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” That’s one of the things I remember Mama saying more than once. I can still see her one of the times, standing in front of the kitchen sink, saying it to me. … Continue reading
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Years ago (months or years into my first round of talk therapy) my therapist gave me an article titled, “The Power To Change The Past.” It was about the healing power of forgiveness. He then gave me a series of … Continue reading
Heartbreak is my constant companion. Dreams that didn’t and won’t ever come true walk beside me every day like ghosts. Sometimes they walk quietly, matching my every step, brushing against me softly to make sure I know they’re still there. … Continue reading
I have a very simple, very yummy sugar cookie recipe. I’ve made it lots of times. Here’s what happened when I tried to make it tonight – while also making a casserole, heating up previous casserole for Evan who couldn’t … Continue reading
My mother was 17 years old when she graduated as Valedictorian of the Rhome High School class of 1943. While she delivered her Valedictory to classmates and guests at the graduation, the man she would later meet and marry, my … Continue reading
“There is no person you can be sure will never let you down.” A counselor told me this many years ago. I didn’t necessarily disbelieve it then – but I also didn’t completely grasp how completely true it really … Continue reading
How uncommon is unconditional love and acceptance? For how many people walking this earth right now, do you hold this type of love and complete acceptance? How many people do you know who have this for you? Are you sure? … Continue reading
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