Tag: death
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He Fights Back
They believe him to be a teenager; he’s not quite heavy enough to force the trap. He is, however, clever enough to get the food that’s inside it. He’s a rat. A teenage rat. Slinky (my name for him) can scrunch his rather large body into such a compact size that he can worm his…
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Say Yes To Life
We came together to honor a man who lived fully and well. His capacity to connect heart to heart with others, helping them better understand themselves and their dreams, was a gift he shared with many. He was the kind of man who, when he entered a room, looked for the opportunity to care for…
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Death By Any Other Name
Over two hundred years ago, after our Constitution was ratified, Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to a friend in France, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency, but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” He’s not the originator of the…
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Rise And Sign
My twin sister has been through a lot this past year. She was the caregiver for her beloved husband until he lost his battle with cancer in July. My heart aches for her; their marriage was one of great companionship, joy, and genuine love. His loss has been hard on her. On all of us…
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A Light In The Darkness
There were thumps and thuds on the roof, and it wasn’t Santa’s reindeer. I’d been inside the house, decorating our tree and working into a rhythm of preparing for the holidays. I’d love to approach the Christmas season with a calm and peaceful posture rather than the hurry and scurry that typically takes over my…
Tip of My Iceberg 