Tag Archives: loss

My Heart is (Breaking) With Orlando

I have wanted to say something about Orlando since hearing about it. And I can’t. Because I don’t understand. I don’t understand hating someone so fiercely you want to end their life. Even someone who has wronged you in the … Continue reading

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An Amazing Thing In This World: Grandmothers

Grandmothers. They are wonderful. Gifts. And we never forget them. Why the grandmother schicht today? I’m not sure. My grandmothers are never far off from my thoughts, always there in the background. Maybe it’s Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday. … Continue reading

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The Lingering Echoes Of What Was (And What I Could Hear)

It’s been two years and six months since I last heard music. My best friend, Crystal, was visiting me in Colorado. She was helping me proof pages for my husband’s first wedding anniversary gift (a big ass book all about … Continue reading

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Dear 2014: It’s Been Real

In my last blog post of the year, I can’t help but reflect on 2014. What a year… I’ll be honest, because it’s hard not to be, this year kind of sucked. I mean it wasn’t my worst year of … Continue reading

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Best Friends Forever: You’re Never Ready To Lose Your First

Everyone remembers their first – their first love, their first best friend… that first fill in the blank, is always a big deal, so incredibly special… My first best friend’s name was Matt. And when I think back on all … Continue reading

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