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
As much as my brain is so wanting to get into the Christmas spirit and feel all the wonder the season implies, my heart…just isn’t. I have been working my ass off to continue with traditions t...Read More
(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
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
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
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
I attended my initial New Member Meeting at Gilda’s Club on Saturday. And I was pretty nervous about it. I entered through the Iconic Red Door and was directed to a holding room where 5 women we...Read More
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
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