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The Pinch of Fridays

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski

Fridays aren’t what they used to be. Now Fridays mean no matter what I need–unless is puppy-related–my errands will have to wait until Monday. It’s when my quiet little street ... Read More

Mine Fields of Memories

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski

My task list had been taunting me all week. I’d managed to get some writing done, in addition to enjoying and caring for me new puppy, but I’ve had some organization projects I’ve be... Read More

This Time of Year

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski

I wasn’t surprised as I’ve felt so confident and content over the last couple of weeks–particularly since adding Kalpurnia Kismet to my family that it might be followed with a grief ... Read More

What a Difference a Year Makes

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski

The way time has passed over the last year has never ceased to astound me. As I sit in the front yard playing with Kallie or watching her do her own Chow thing, it’s hard to not look around my q... Read More

Something There Is That Doesn't Love a Wall

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski

Getting Kallie–though secretly long-considered–was an impulse decision that was somehow bigger than I. Though hesitant at first, something inside me knew it was the right decision. Yes, th... Read More

Welcoming Kallie…

Posted on June 19, 2012December 22, 2025 by Ron Stempkowski

I wrote my previous post a couple of weeks ago as I’ve been mulling over the possibility of adding a pooch to my family, doubling its size. And I have to confess, I only had eyes for Chow Chows.... Read More

Whispers of Birthdays Past

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski

Within my families June is a busy birthday month. Yet I constantly forget it also contains mine until someone reminds me. Not as surprising, the same thing happened last year–as my birthday will... Read More

A Nonagenarian Walks into a Bar…

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski

Yesterday Ken’s Gram turned 90. We celebrated with a family party at her house in Michigan City. All kinds of relatives came from different parts of the country–many of whom I haven’... Read More

Marking a Weighty Occasion

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski

Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of Ken’s death. In so many ways it’s impossible to fathom. I can still picture him and our life together. How can this be? So often in the interve... Read More

The Bravest Thing I've Ever Done

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski

Since writing about our last adventure together, I’ve thought a lot about all the ones Ken and I shared that came before. Particularly, I was reminded of the bold decision we made in packing up ... Read More

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ron stempkowski

ron stempkowski

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

Category: Grief

The Pinch of Fridays

Mine Fields of Memories

This Time of Year

What a Difference a Year Makes

Something There Is That Doesn't Love a Wall

Welcoming Kallie…

Whispers of Birthdays Past

A Nonagenarian Walks into a Bar…

Marking a Weighty Occasion

The Bravest Thing I've Ever Done