Author: Ron Stempkowski
Lessons Learned in Zero Gravity
Getting back into the work groove has been good–for the most part. But it has offered its own set of challenges. Some days are still easier than others. The other day I had a “hiccup”... Read More
Ken's "Leg"acy
This time last year Ken and I were spending a lot of time with his amazing prosthetist David and his team at Scheck & Siress at UIC. David created built the most mind-blowing prosthetic leg for Ke... Read More
For Your Weeding Enjoyment…
I received a cheeky text from my friend Samara earlier this week that began “Ronny, Ronny, how does your garden grow…” to check in with me. But it presented a big, daunting question:... Read More
Once Upon a Time…
When you’re truly happy in your life, and loving it, that’s when things get even better–at least in my experience. I’d spent my twenties dating unsuccessfully and lamenting the... Read More
Floating, Sinking and Bobbing
Today didn’t suck en total. It was my first day back to work with the soiree just a jumble of warm and loving memories. That part feels good, right and fitting. But getting back into what used t... Read More
Finding a New "Normal"
Today felt like the beginning…of something. With Ken’s Memorial Soiree a jumble of fond memories and feelings, today the remnants of my out-of-state family left to return to their lives in... Read More
Soirée of a Lifetime
Yesterday was the Memorial soirée for Ken–my partner, husband and friend of 10 years. The day and the event can only be described as “perfect.” It went off exactly as it was suppose... Read More
"Why Not?" Moments Abound (and so do "Other" Kinds)
I have been keeping myself very busy lately. Lots of organizing and straightening up “common” areas. Places I never looked at twice because either I knew Ken would tend lovingly to them, o... Read More