There are times when I think that the way my dog Petey experiences time is preferable to my own. Petey lives every moment in the present. His regrets, disappointments and anticipations are all fleeting. The instant they surface, they slide into an acceptance of the here and now. The pet sitter just needs to distract … Continue reading Looking ahead …
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Memorable Memorial
On the day of my dad's memorial service in July 2010, my mom went out to pick berries for breakfast. The house was full of family who had come to honor Milt's life. While out in the garden, mom slipped, fell and broke her hip. Were it not for the attentive ears of a neighbor, … Continue reading Memorable Memorial
A Generation goes Silent …
On Wednesday, 11/5/25, I wrote the following: Shirley (to everyone who knows her), mom (to me and my sister), sis (to her younger sibling), GG (to the grand- and great-grand kids), is actively dying. If I understand the hospice nurse correctly, this a normal phase of closing out a life when a person moves from … Continue reading A Generation goes Silent …
My Favorite Time of the Year …
I am not a fan of jumping the gun (not shark: see very erudite comment below) on the Christmas season. Seeing wreaths and lights go up while Halloween decorations linger is not my jam; however, I understand the desire to make preparations. It is not a lot of fun to string lights outside once the … Continue reading My Favorite Time of the Year …
Life Cycle
My dad passed away in July of 2010, and his death came quickly, nearly out of nowhere. He was suffering from a recurrence of prostrate cancer that had moved into his bones, but he was managing his pain and present to his family members. All of a sudden he developed pneumonia like symptoms and needed … Continue reading Life Cycle