The morning was somewhat dedicated to my birthday celebration - well, an hour was anyways. In spite of my taking my expectations down a notch from prior years, in addition to some well meaning emails, calls, and gifts, the day has fallen short of … [Continue reading]
T’was the night before Christmas
Dog gone it
My key gift to the family is gong to be one that requires a lot of work. There were a number of ways the idea crept into my head - and then stayed there nagging me until I acted. Although it probably wasn’t' my best decision, I am hoping that I … [Continue reading]
Don’t say anything, if you can’t say anything nice
It's two days until Christmas and just past another change in seasons. These changes (solstice and equinox) are another mark of time passed since Tom's death. I have a new rush of melancholy. I often think of my own death and easy that would … [Continue reading]
Four days remain
The number of Christmas cards arriving in my mailbox this year is small. I guess people just don’t know what to say. Who can blame them? I didn’t know what to say myself, and I just don’t like sending out the card without a little personal, … [Continue reading]