In my early memories of my father, he softly appears in partial recollections of places and activities but I can’t see his face. My father, Joseph, passed away seven weeks ago and would have turned 94-years-old this week.
Christmas Letters My Father Wrote
The famous Christmas Letter, in our house it was a publication that was sought after by many of my parents’ friends and family.
Moving Beyond Being a People Pleaser
As I noticed a bit of guilt arising over saying no the first time, I realized that if I chose to help out it would only be to release that guilt and “look good” in the eyes of my former colleagues. It had nothing to do with genuinely wanting to offer my energy to the work at hand.
The Gift That Kept on Giving
A binder of 130+ letters solicited over 20 years ago to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of the author’s parents is a source of family stories and information for future generations. A cookie recipe mentioned in one of the letters is the key to reconnecting with a childhood acquaintance.
Dealing With Emotional Stress As A Single Parent
Being a single parent can be demanding and stressful. Here are some hints for how to make things easier on yourself and get a sense of balance in your life.
The Gift of Story
Save history one story at a time. November is a good time to start a family tradition of capturing and preserving family memories. The author uses examples from her own family. Encourage your children and everyone in your family to write annual or semi-annual autobiographies. Record older family members.
The Mastodon in the Room
Friendship, hurt, betrayal, and trampling of values. Lessons learned in life which make you stronger.
Background Colours
After their father’s funeral, two sisters have to go through his stuff. They discover more about themselves, their father, and their mother in those two pages than they had their entire lives.
Are You Addicted to “Love”?
Exploring the commonplace obsession with having romantic relationships filled with “chemistry.” And how this fits into social patterns of addiction.
When Independence found her kryptonite
I fell so deep and so hard. Looking through the archives of my mind, I searched the repository of my heart, but there was nothing on the topic, “falling in love”.
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