“…the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.” Sylvia Plath As I write it is Labor Day 2023. It signifies that autumn is nearing (thank goodness), school is back in session, and we take this last breather before the busiest time of the year arrives. We …
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” ~ C.S. Lewis Annie slowly extended her left hand. She noticed that Angel was thoughtful to make sure she didn’t need to use her right hand. She was surprised by its softness, like the petal of a flower. “Hi, I’m Annie Chapman.” Letting go …
“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” ~ James Allen My last blog was HEAVY…as was my energy. Since then, the Tampa Bay area prepares for Idalia while the south continues a 3-digit heatwave. Friends are going through major life issues. 2024 is an …
“Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes use blind when we need sight.” ~ Stephen Chbosky I am world weary. Weary from the 3-digit heat that has blasted the south all summer. Weary from the discord and prejudice that has become the …
“When grief rains down in far too many pieces, nature still holds my one blue soul.” Angie Weiland-Crosby Annie took the 2nd Avenue ramp as she always did on her drive home. For once, traffic had not been too bad, and she was excited that she’d still have three good hours of daylight to work …
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” ~ Stephen Chbosky I’ve been thinking…love never gives up and always wins. Re-read that. Isn’t that the most amazing thing? It is the most important information a human being will ever know and experience. I am trying to discern how much time I have spent pondering the …
“Life begins when a person first realizes how soon it will end.” ~ Marcelene Cox Are you prepared? Prepared for what you may ask. End of life preparation. Now I know, this is not a topic no one wants to think about, much less talk about in detail. The fact is that we are all …
Metal artwork by artist, Wanda Shand “A sister is a friend, a closest enemy, and an angel at the time of need.” ~ D. Mridha Sisters. Do you have any? If not, have you longed for one? Is your relationship a good one? Challenging? Do you talk every day or just once in a blue …
“Grace is the face love wears when it meets imperfection.” ~Author Unknown Do you remember the TNT show, “Saving Grace” that starred Holly Hunter? It aired for three seasons from 2007 to 2010, and I was a faithful watcher. There was always a message to take away. I’ve been thinking often about grace in the …
“Grief does not change you, it reveals you.” ~ John Green “Life is like a field of onions; one cries while peeling it.” ~ Proverb Cancer. For a split-second Molly was not sure if she had heard correctly? I have cancer? From the look on Dr. Conner’s face and the fact Jena and her mom …
