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love, loss, healing, and humor…in no particular order

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Category: Memories of Ken

Quilted Lovin'

Quilted Lovin'

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
Friends and regular readers know what an amazing attitude and spirit Ken had–always–and it continued after his cancer diagnoses. In fact, it got even stronger. In addition, he always posse... Read More
truly madly deeply

truly madly deeply

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
I got an email from my girl Kathy the other day. Just a short note while she was at work to tell me she loved me (as I’m so fortunate to hear regularly). She signed it about loving me truly, mad... Read More
Turning the Shiny Page

Turning the Shiny Page

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
Like any story worth investing in–the kind that can sweep you up into its enthralling grip–turning the page is the only way to find out where the story leads, taking with you the sum of th... Read More
An Anniversary Thank You

An Anniversary Thank You

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Ron Stempkowski
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the my first blog. During the intervening year–as I promised myself–I’ve written at least one blog per week. It’s an accomplishment ... Read More
A Birthday Milestone

A Birthday Milestone

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Ron Stempkowski
It wasn’t until late last night while snuggled on the couch that it occurred to me that PadLo’s birthday was sometime in October. I checked out ohpadlo.com and realized not only was I corr... Read More
The Season of Change

The Season of Change

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Ron Stempkowski
Autumn is afoot. There is no doubt. The rich golds, oranges and reds are beginning to top most of the trees–in spite of the 80-degree weather we’ve been having the past week. It’s al... Read More
The Good Kind of First

The Good Kind of First

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Ron Stempkowski
Since I DVR everything I watch, it’s rare that I catch a commercial–which is why I’m so out of touch on pretty much everything. But the other day I was distracted while watching the ... Read More
As The Birthday Approaches

As The Birthday Approaches

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Ron Stempkowski
It’s impossible to no think of Ken…period. But as his September 21 birthday approaches, he’s on my mind more and more. It’s not all sad, in fact, thinking about this weekend one ye... Read More
Visiting Old Friends–the Good, the Sad and the Memories

Visiting Old Friends–the Good, the Sad and the Memories

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Ron Stempkowski
Last week I decided to bake some cupcakes and take them to the staff at Creticos Cancer Center, where Ken received his treatments and we were constantly as dazzled by the tenderness and humor we found... Read More
A Generous and Welcome Gift

A Generous and Welcome Gift

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Ron Stempkowski
As I’ve written before since Ken died, “firsts” are difficult–both figuratively and literally. It was June 1st when Ken left us. Today marks the three month anniversary of losi... Read More
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