Category: Family
An Anniversary Thank You
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
The Stuff of Dreams
(PadLo is ready to hit it!) I’ve only had a handful of dreams about Ken since he died–and against all my hopes, they didn’t start until the last couple of months. I suspect my subcon... Read More
Towels, Trips & the Hope Diamond
It’s hard to remember a time I didn’t live in Chicago. The city feels as much like a treasured friend as the corporeal ones I’ve made since moving here twenty years ago. It offers a ... Read More
As The Birthday Approaches
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
Going Home
PadLo was up and ready for an adventure! So after securing him into the back seat, we set off for my small hometown in Indiana for a weekend visit. There was a time when my dramatic storyline-driven t... Read More
Ojai, How Are Ya?
Like most small town kids, I had a 25″ console television in my bedroom when I was growing up. I was a shy, introvert who spent hours alone, entertaining myself. But no matter what I was doing, ... 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
A Better Day
Good days should be acknowledged. And today was one of those days. No tears came today–not that that would have been a bad thing. But for the time being appears i’ve reached my quota of sa... Read More
Words of My Own
I have struggled with words (among many other things) this week since the loss of my husband and best friend Ken. As someone who is accustomed to documenting my feelings, it’s been uncomfortable... Read More- 3 of 4
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