I’ve read plenty of historical fiction and seen movies about WWII and Nazi Germany, most highlight the trials, tribulations, and bravery of those who resisted. But how did those who…
Lately when asked how I’m doing, I take a deep breath, put on a smile, and say “I’m fine”. When what I really feel is an indescribable amount of anger,…
Although once the Washington Post’s tagline, it’s now our country’s foretelling… I have an intimate relationship with death and dying. I was at the bedside when my husband and both…
I started this blog a decade ago to help me navigate the many changes in my life for which I had no road map. I frequently would find myself softly…
My mother wore grief like a backpack full of boulders. She could never quite figure out a way to lighten the burden. Her need to hold grief close influenced my…
What to do when your life no longer has a road map? In my case, Google maps or Rand McNally are useless. I’m a 58-year-old mother and widow. Don’t feel…