Life goes on without you, Old Man. I took the best of what you hammered into my head and used it to my fullest advantage. The bad stuff? That’s all dead and buried.
Eulogy
Tag: parents
Grace in all things
“She’s just like her mother. Got just about as much grace as a baby hippo.” For a moment, she could only stare slack-jawed at Jasper for his insensitive remark. “I can’t believe you said that.” Angela crossed her arms in defiance, keeping her voice low. “Beth is your own daughter.” A look of contempt hung … Continue reading Grace in all things
She’s a freak
Sarcasm and taunting is a reality in my family. While it’s all done in fun, and with love, sometimes it's a bit disconcerting to outsiders. When my daughter was elementary school age, I was the typical homeroom mom. A regular visitor at her school, teachers and admins knew me, and her classmates recognized me. Even … Continue reading She’s a freak
Everywhere a sign
I've had my small share of heartache - teen angst boyfriend break-ups, unrequited love - but the worst pain, is when I've loved so much that it felt like my heart would literally burst. The loss of a loved one - death from illness, or age, or injury - especially when unexpected. You are left … Continue reading Everywhere a sign
That talk
A long trip north to my ancestral home for an unexpected funeral, gave me a bittersweet chance to reconnect with the Yankee half of my family after a 20-year absence. Amazingly, I recognized them all. Everyone had changed physically, but I knew immediately who they were once we hugged. It was like we are all … Continue reading That talk
A paler shade of green
“How does Katie appear to you today?” “Same as always, sullen.” “Is she still all emo with that black fringe covering her face?” She asked, throwing around the Urban Dictionary word like she knew what it meant. “No, it’s green now. Well, actually more of a teal,” I explained. “But, she wears the same black … Continue reading A paler shade of green
Thin spiral notebook 