10 years ago – my life was buzzing right along. I had an enviable marriage, touting our good fortune countlessly to weary friends, Scott & I had – what my friend likes to call – “millionaires choice”: 2 healthy babies – one older boy & one younger girl. 10 years ago, we were comfortably moved into our 2nd […]
Loss
Widow Is a 4-Letter Word
I am a widow. And boy, do I hate that word. Some other words I found to describe those of us in this situation are equally as disappointing and depressing: Dowager Relict Orphan Suffering Wife Bereaved If you have the unfortunate need to use this word, it comes with a whole lot of baggage. I’m […]
Life Lessons & Baseball: A Diamond Despite the Rough
Little League Two small words…millions of big memories. You see, this is the last beginning of the last season for my son’s little league experience at this storied field in our seaside village. Recently, I went to a coach’s dinner to celebrate the players who would be aging out this year. I sat across from […]
Thanks For the (Box Of) Memories
Over the years since my husband’s death I have been reminded countless times of the kindness bestowed upon me from so many, ranging from my closest friends and family to complete strangers. Revisiting that memory is one that causes me great happiness. And then recently I came across “the box” and memories flooded back. This […]
Let’s Get Started!
For many years writing has been a part of my life. As a matter of fact, I have been journaling ever since I was 12 years old (I won’t tell you how many years that has been or that would just depress me!) so I have essentially been striving to be a “writer” (in the […]