Like mother, like daughter

broken gravestone urn

“She was just like her mother, sour and rancorous.” Parishioners swarmed old Westfall Cemetery, clearing weeds and dead floral arrangements in observance of Decoration Day. Elders, in white, Sunday-best shirts, sleeves rolled up past their elbows, uprighted toppled stones. The urn, split in half, memorialized the final resting places of mother and daughter, Gertrude and … Continue reading Like mother, like daughter

Fortress

A perfect fit, she nestled softly in the crook of my arm. Breathing in her scent, nuzzling her cheek, later I’d swear she smiled up at me. Parting the expertly swaddled pink and blue striped blanket, I counted and recounted toes and fingers. With hesitant fingers I stroked her head, seeking the soft spot beneath … Continue reading Fortress

Mom guilt

This weekend I'm attending a Mother/Daughter Brunch hosted by my daughter's sorority. It's one of the last events planned before graduation at the end of this month. These past four years simply blew by. It truly feels like she was only leaving high school last spring. I wrote this post shortly after she moved into … Continue reading Mom guilt