We’ve officially done death both ways now: the sudden, unexpected passing (ie…the keel over) and the long goodbye (ie…dementia sucks). We certainly didn’t mean to do both in such close proximity on the calendar, but I suppose the timing offers a great opportunity to compare the two. My conclusion? I’d prefer something in the middle … Continue reading An Odd Comparison
Tag: Mental Health
A Revisit: My Father. Oh, How He Has Risen.
It's not that I've given up writing, but I'm definitely riding the struggle bus. I know this is normal. I've just suffered a loss - a loss that I've been dreading for most of my life but also have longed for in the last year. That's okay, right? To long for an end to my … Continue reading A Revisit: My Father. Oh, How He Has Risen.
Sandwiched and Saying Goodbye
The Sandwich Generation. The joy of preparing our son for his next station in life collided with the devastation of preparing my mother for hers.
Ding Dong, The Witch is…Dead?
It wasn’t long after my mother-in-law died unexpectedly that my husband sat across the room from me and said, “I’m really surprised to see you sad. I don’t understand why you’re not dancing around and singing, “Ding-dong, the witch is dead.”” To be honest, I thought the same. He wasn’t the only one surprised by … Continue reading Ding Dong, The Witch is…Dead?
What Should You Do? Or Not Do.
I have a new dirty little secret. Secret? Maybe not so much a secret as I often share tales of this new habit with my husband. Guilty pleasure? That’s better, yes. I have a new guilty pleasure: I’m a voyeur in my child’s university Facebook group. For those who haven’t experienced the empty nest yet, … Continue reading What Should You Do? Or Not Do.
I Hope This Gets a Lot of Likes
If you woke up anxious this morning, you may be suffering from TikTok withdrawal. The anxiety will lessen the further TikTok is behind you and, honestly, it should be.
The Meat Plant and Susan’s Big Idea.
What if I swing by the meat plant and pick up a nice piece of beef? Admittedly, it was a crazy idea. But it turned out wonderfully.
Moving Treasures & Murphy’s Law
We have just completed our 9787th hour at my mother-in-law's house, packing up endless treasures for new owners. Our most influential helper? Murphy's Law.
The Law of Kindness
Some quick housekeeping... This week's blog is the follow up to the November episode of Whine & Wine. Both the podcast and the blog reference suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a friend, family member, or dial/text 988 for help. You are not alone and I mean that. … Continue reading The Law of Kindness
REPRESENTATIVE!
Is there no way to turn “REPRESENTATIVE” into an international safe word for “Release this person from the chains of automated message hell!”?