I have survived the first week of school. It went pretty well. I missed teaching and the kids. There is something special about the first week of school, when the kids are a little scared and trying to make a…
Category: Loss
Thursday night my father died. We were so stunned and exhausted that we came home, had a drink and went to bed. It took us a long time to go to sleep. I know this because I slept with my…
Born 1943-Died January 19, 2012 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Dan was a complex person, passionate about life and his family. He had a raucous sense of humor and a quick wit—he filled our lives with warmth…
I LOVE the holidays! I love the warmth and the cheer. I like the brightly decorated tree and the decadent food. It is also a time for friends and family. Which brings us to the bittersweet. In those family times…