It’s been a while since I’ve blogged about my grief journey. It’s been six years and three months since Bryan has been gone. It feels as if that were another life, another version of me. It’s been a while since I’ve just sat quietly, thinking about him. I miss him. He made my life beautiful... Continue Reading →
A Mom, on Getting Older
I was watching a segment on CBS Sunday morning on Josh Seftel’s mother, Pat. She and her husband moved down to Florida 20 years ago only for him to suddenly pass away 10 years into their adventure. Pat began the next phase of her life by making new friends and creating a new space for... Continue Reading →
The Quiet Moments
I found this graphic today from @hopeforwidows on Instagram and it really has grabbed me. It’s been four years and four months as of July 7th of this year. It feels as if it’s been forever, but at the same time, it feels as though it just happened. As always, I use this blog to... Continue Reading →
Christmas #3 Post-Bryan
Do you remember when you were told to clean your room? Your solution was to shove everything in the closet and then slam the door fast before everything came tumbling back out (it’s funny how, as adults, we do that same thing). It works. Until you need something in the closet. You gently ease the... Continue Reading →
Counting Down
One of my favorite things to do has always been to count down to something - graduation, holidays, whatever. I haven't felt much like counting down to anything this past year, but as I've been finding my way back into the world, I'm starting to look forward to things again. This is my last quiet... Continue Reading →
Where is the Damn Guidebook for Death
Life has a funny way of reminding you that there's no guidebook. People are quick to say, oh, the (fill in the blank with your religious text of choice) is my handbook. Yeah, but it doesn't answer all those practical questions that pop up after your spouse dies. How soon do you get rid of... Continue Reading →
My Space
No matter how dark my little world gets as I’m slowly healing, I love to see the bright things in my world. My latest little bright spot is my new place. I can never just simply move into a place and live in isolation. I like to know what’s going on. Who are my neighbors?... Continue Reading →
Night at the Mexican Restaurant
One of my favorite things to do as a writer is to go someplace by myself, get a good drink, eat some good food, eavesdrop on conversations around me, and write about them. Tonight, I went to a Mexican spot that's known for good cheap food and AWESOME guacamole. And margaritas. I decided to share... Continue Reading →
My Mosaic Life 