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Seeing ourselves in our parents, aging and feeling blessed.
Last weekend I spent three days with my family down in Florida and it was by far one of the best visits I have had in years. I spent a lot of time outdoors kayaking and boating with my sister and her boyfriend but also had some quality time with…
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The pondering of loneliness, of things learned, lost and discovered…
What causes loneliness…something I have been pondering a lot the past few weeks. I have always been one to enjoy my quiet time, my alone time, what I like to think is the time I am most creative. Perhaps growing up in the country without a lot of friends close…
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On this Memorial day 2009 the things in my life I AM GRATEFUL FOR are:
The holiday week has been productive yet depressing. I cleaned the house inside and out and feel I was able to get a lot accomplished. Memorial Day weekend always reminds me of the marriage I could not make work, it marks the anniversary of that event and even though I…
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How can men be so excited about having sex and not be excited about falling in love?
Once again I have had to face a death, this time my step dad who has been in my life for 27 years, it was hard…really hard. I spent 5 days with the family and 2 days with mom, I love her so much. I cried half the way back…
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Life & death, letting go of lack and pondering judgment….
I’ve not blogged in a while and I have been upset with myself for not doing so. My step father is dying and it is incurable (maybe 30 days according to a medical friend) and I feel like life is testing my strength every day. I’m not going to…