Supporting each other after loss of a sibling
Losing a sibling changed my life forever. I had kept it to myself but when I wrote about it I found others eager to connect and support each other. The post Supporting each other after loss of a...
View ArticleThat time when Dad began to ‘help’ Mom grocery shop
When Dad retired he announced he was going to 'help' Mom grocery shop, something she had done successfully without his input for decades. This is the story of how their relationship weathered the...
View ArticleInsomnia provokes goofy middle of the night escapades
Ever had a night when you couldn't sleep? Occasionally I have a sleepless night and this essay tells all about my goofy escapades dealing with my insomnia. The post Insomnia provokes goofy middle of...
View ArticleA sampler of the potatoes of Mum’s life and love
This Mother's Day has me remembering how hard my mother worked to feed us. She showed us love every day with her potato cooking skills. The post A sampler of the potatoes of Mum’s life and love...
View ArticleDiscovering my ancestry despite being a cowardly cheapskate
I was too cheap to pay for a DNA analysis, but I was intrigued enough to imagine what my sample would reveal. Here are my unscientific results. The post Discovering my ancestry despite being a cowardly...
View ArticleWhen life gives you detours, make memories
We got lost on the roads of our childhood when we had to take a detour, but we retrieved some memories and created new ones. The post When life gives you detours, make memories appeared first on...
View ArticleUnique ways Dad visits me from the great beyond
Some people have visits from angels after their loved ones who have passed. I have a different experience with Dad. It's been eight years since he died and I miss him. The post Unique ways Dad visits...
View ArticleI followed a trail of frozen peas and found summer
I've cooked a lot of frozen peas lately, and I thought about why they appealed to me so much. Could it be that I'm looking for a serving of summer? The post I followed a trail of frozen peas and found...
View ArticleGrandma and Maxwell go to the library to play
My grandson, Maxwell, and I had a fun day at the library. We both had reservations, but this is the story of how we overcame them and let ourselves play. The post Grandma and Maxwell go to the library...
View ArticleThe day the trash ate my keys
It was a beautiful summer evening - perfect for eating at picnic tables at a local take-out stand. What transpired is a true story. But I wish it weren't. The post The day the trash ate my keys...
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