Yesterday I was up in Maine. Yes, I know you have figured out that I take every opportunity to be in Maine, and work very... Read More
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… on anticipating monsters (and not)
On Friday, JoHn and I had a date day – a real date day – for the first time in a very long time... Read More
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.. on black thumbs and a white plant
One of the most astonishing things that happens when someone you love dies is that you suddenly have lots of flowers. And casseroles. Mainly... Read More
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… on not-so-brave explorers
German ShepHerds are an interesting breed of dog. Certainly wHip-smart. Sometimes, scarily so. Also, quite funny in that ‘sure- I- look- like- I- could-... Read More
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… on the need for shadows and night
I’m up in Maine doing the little things that I don’t like to do when summer is in full swing (which is when I’m... Read More
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… on the shifting sands of grief (and hollywood set design)
Yesterday, I was contemporary-chatting to a friend (which is called ‘messaging’). We were talking a bit about death and dying and grief, and she... Read More
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… on grief in real life
I once read about the theory that, if you know what is actually happening within your body during childbirth, it makes it easier to... Read More
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… on no air cover and curious ground cover
The death of a parent ignites many different emotions. And also thoughts. There is lots of thinking going on inside my brain right now.... Read More
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… on schedules distrupted
On Wednesday, Grampa went into the hospital to investigate what it happening with him, and when Granny and I came home that night, we... Read More
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… on the geriatric investigation service
My new boyfriend carries his comb in his hair. Seriously. And I don’t mean one of those cool combs that looks great in a... Read More
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… on canceling out a rant
Hi. So… When last we spoke, I was pissy-fied about the whole ‘it’s not spring and it’s supposed to be spring!’ thing. And I... Read More
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… on chasing spring
Yes, that is light pouring in through the old barn window in Maine. And also a life-preserver. To save me. Because if you look... Read More