Five Years Later: Of Death & Risotto
April 21, 2023 Today is the fifth anniversary of my mother’s death, the eve of Earth Day. I hope she … Continue reading Five Years Later: Of Death & Risotto
Category: Daughter Off Duty
The Book of Regrets: A Braided Story
On this date, seventy-nine years ago, my parents were married. In the parlor of the biggest church in Dallas. It … Continue reading The Book of Regrets: A Braided Story
Not-the-Usual Adventure Log: The Launch
No miles were logged in the execution of this adventure. This blog has been sorely neglected as I’ve immersed myself … Continue reading Not-the-Usual Adventure Log: The Launch
Mother Lode: The Trailer!
Now playing! Mother Lode: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver, the trailer! View the trailer! The Story: It’s been a long time in … Continue reading Mother Lode: The Trailer!
Four Years after Midnight
Early in the morning, four years ago today, my mother took her last silent breath while I sat nearby, writing … Continue reading Four Years after Midnight
National Caregivers Day & a Teaser
Today, the third Friday in February, is National Caregivers Day. It’s been almost four years since my mother died, and … Continue reading National Caregivers Day & a Teaser
When It’s Mother’s Day and Your Mother is Gone
I dreamt of my mother in the pre-dawn hour this morning. One of those tiny snippets of dream that could … Continue reading When It’s Mother’s Day and Your Mother is Gone
365 Days: Life After Death
Spring was busting out. Leaves were popping into being around chartreuse flowers that dripped from branches of big leaf maples. … Continue reading 365 Days: Life After Death
Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Decorating the Tree
I don’t decorate my Christmas tree the same way each year, and this year my thought was to go minimalist. … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Decorating the Tree
Gratitude and Grief
As I stand in the window this Thanksgiving morning and watch the sky change minute by minute, tears slide down … Continue reading Gratitude and Grief
Writing Down the Story 