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

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The Quiet Day

The Quiet Day

Posted on June 1, 2017July 12, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
This June 1 isn’t particularly sad for me…the last few haven’t been, per se. They are thoughtful days. And they are quiet days–meaning, aside from work I’m not overly com... Read More
Widower No More

Widower No More

Posted on May 7, 2017July 12, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
There was a time when I never thought I’d be doing what I was doing. Ever. But it was happening, and I didn’t have any emotional reaction to it. It was time. Five-and-half years later, I’d reach... Read More
That Time Gram had a Book Written about Me

That Time Gram had a Book Written about Me

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
When I found “Sammy the Robot” from my previous blog, I also ran across another treasured relic that has been with me even longer. My gram was severely disabled by rheumatoid arthritis f... Read More
Writing Away…Since 1982

Writing Away…Since 1982

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
I remember discovering my love of writing when I was around thirteen. It’s galvanized in my memory, and when I think about it, I’m filled with the kind of warmth that can only accompany th... Read More
How WhirlyBall Triggered my Middle School Sports PTSD

How WhirlyBall Triggered my Middle School Sports PTSD

Posted on January 22, 2017January 24, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
As I’ve written before, sports has never been my thing. Team sports, especially. But as an adult, I did something to conquer that fear: I stopped playing them! It wasn’t until I was traini... Read More
Of New Beginnings

Of New Beginnings

Posted on January 2, 2017July 12, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. Christmas approached, skulking around dubiously then receded like I’d never experienced before. I was happy to see it go. I was thril... Read More
Returning to Stars Hollow

Returning to Stars Hollow

Posted on December 16, 2016January 24, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
I stumbled into the quaint New England town of Stars Hollow in the fall of 2000. After my friend Mark called me up and said there was a fast-talking, quick-witted new TV show on that he thought I woul... Read More
A Letter to the Gay-Loving Trump Voter

A Letter to the Gay-Loving Trump Voter

Posted on November 21, 2016April 22, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
So, you voted for Trump. And you claim to love someone who is gay. Well, here’s why you may not be hearing from them as much. You see, your vote for Trump really says this to a gay person: “You’... Read More
Home Is Where the Dead Hookers Are

Home Is Where the Dead Hookers Are

Posted on November 3, 2016May 14, 2022 by Ron Stempkowski
  My house never feels more like a home than when it’s brimming with people I love. Recently, my A-List (Retta, Kathy, Alan and Tina) had the opportunity to get together–for the first... Read More
The Birthday Tradition

The Birthday Tradition

Posted on September 24, 2016July 12, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
I always approach the Creticos Cancer Center with great reverence. For all the caring work that is done there by the nurses and staff. And all the courage shown by the patients who are treated there, ... Read More
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