death

Pain of Losing a Pet

Pain of Losing a Pet

In another month, it will be a year since my Willow dog died. I spent all last summer trying to save her. I was reminded again recently of the pain of losing a pet member of the family. It made me think of one aspect of losing Willow that I’ve never heard other people talk…

Just Over the Hill

Just Over the Hill

So many memories put away. Need to go through them. No, not today. My Mom’s china, My son’s artwork and toys, Just start sorting through it, One of life’s little joys. Pieces that remind me where I’ve been. Memories of things  I thought I’d never go through again. I take another look At the piles…

Goals from 2008

Goals from 2008

I was going through some of my old papers, tossing out things I don’t need or will never have time to read. While doing this, I ran across something I wrote for New Years 2008. It was how I wanted my life to be and is written as though it’s already happened, since that’s supposed…