I wrote this story the night a special friend died. She and I were late in life friends yet we shared a sort of sisterhood. I miss her. One of the greatest compliments about a woman is that she is a lady. Almost an unheard of word in this modern society, the description compares to gold. One … [Read more...]
The Rocking Chair
All through my life I have loved rocking chairs. As I child, I had one permanently situated in the living room of my parent’s home. Of course, with siblings and even family pets, there was a certain competition about who would sit in it and when. But most of the time, there was not a problem. … [Read more...]
The Nursery
When my son was growing up, a gray and brown robin came each year to build her nest above the front porch light. Because this was a regular yearly event, we expected to see her perched on the porch railing holding straw in her mouth. Knowing that Spring was approaching, sometimes I put straw, … [Read more...]
Fishers of Men
On my daily walk along our beautiful beach this morning, I came upon a gentleman standing knee deep in the cold, ocean water. He had a smile on his face as he reeled in his empty fishing line -- shaking off the excess water. … [Read more...]
Living Daily Life Without Guilt
“But John can’t laugh. He cannot eat. He can’t breathe.” I sobbed to my sister as she again listened to my broken heart. I wonder, can we hear a broken heart? Does it beat differently than before a loss? Can the toll of losing our loved ones change its rhythm the same as our daily lives? Thoughts … [Read more...]
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Thank you to all my followers and greetings to my new ones. Many of you were introduced to my work after reading my first book, FROM WE TO ME…letters to my friend. This was published in the fall of 2013 and has enjoyed some success. Many of those who have read the book have written encouraging comments, saying it was helpful to those who are experiencing grief.
