I love the golden hue of October light, the patina of an aging year. The glow seems heavy as though the late morning sunlight is swimming against the tide of time. I understand. My life force feels the same resistance in my aging bones. Still, many say that fall is their favorite time of year. Continue reading “October Light”
Category Archives: grief recovery
Firsts
And so begins a series of “firsts” in the grieving process. Today is Ron’s birthday – the first since his death on March 11th (my birthday). I am teary. Not surprising. At first I was tempted to give in, to begin this day filled with reflection on my loss. However, Facebook popped up a “year-iago-todayContinue reading “Firsts”
When Love Isn’t Enough
Caregiving at its best immerses us in unconditional love. We emerge from those experiences deeper human beings. But I know how easy it becomes to bob back up to surface-level living/loving. I keep writing to keep myself from losing my anchor.
What are you waiting for?
June 3,, 1966 – almost 50 years since I graduated from high school. Next year I’ll have to decide whether I go to a reunion, assuming someone still living in the area will make the plans for that celebration to occur. But this year I can just wax nostalgic. No pressure. Unlike 50 years agoContinue reading “What are you waiting for?”
In it for the Long Run 