Tag Archives: life
The Widow’s Club
It’s not a club I clamored to join. In fact, none of the members wanted to join it. We were recruited in the harshest of all possible ways. The initiation was almost as difficult as any street gang’s—we had … Continue reading
An Unwelcome Visitor
The most unwelcome of all visitors called on me recently. This visitor is never welcomed and usually not greeted with any enthusiasm. If fact, when you, your friends, and family find that it has called upon you, they, … Continue reading
Hawai’i
I finally got to Hawai’i. Three tries, three cancellations, and finally—I made it! Hawai’i was all I hoped and dreamed it would be. The weather was nearly perfect: warm and sunny with a lovely breeze that kept the bugs and … Continue reading
April Tenth
There are certain dates that are more meaningful than others. One of those dates is April 10,1983. That was the date my Mom passed away after almost two years of coping with lung cancer. I remember that day with crystal … Continue reading
Boots
Emma loved her boots. It had taken her a whole year of babysitting the brats down the street to save enough to buy them. Before she went to sleep each night, she would count and tally the total of the … Continue reading
Is Nothing Sacred?
In the last two years, my life has been turned upside down by the death of my husband and then my brother. These deaths affected everyone in my family—including my brothers and sisters. Shortly after my brother passed … Continue reading
It’s Okay to Cry
Tears. Crying. Sobbing. Some people can’t stand the sight of tears. They feel uncomfortable when someone in their midst starts to cry. They furnish the tearful one with tissues. They tell you that you don’t need to cry. … Continue reading
Use the Good China
If you’re like me, you have a cupboard full of “good” china and crystal. You probably save it for special occasions—a dinner party or a holiday. But have you ever asked yourself why you are saving this china … Continue reading
Happy Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day—a day devoted to purchasing flowers, candy and jewelry and maybe something a little naughty for your significant other. Many folks feel it’s overrated as a holiday. It’s too commercialized, and benefits only the florists and candy makers, … Continue reading
Memories
Fleeting snippets of events, memories, have flashed through my mind of late. Most of these memories make me smile, or remind me of the love I have for the people who are important in … Continue reading