Horseshit

Horseshit

I have no pets. I have thought long and hard about getting one. I vowed never to have a pet because I have cleaned up so much excrement in my lifetime both as a mom and a nurse that unless it’s Zachary that needs help that’s a hard pass for me. I never saw myself as...
Happy Birthday Zachary!

Happy Birthday Zachary!

Twenty three years ago, I went to a pre-natal check up on this day, which led to the emergent delivery and arrival of Zachary.  As we celebrate his achievements and victories this week I will be off-line spending time with our superstar son.  We’ll be making sure he...
Keys Please

Keys Please

A few posts ago I described a concept I call the “Grief Threshold.” In essence, the Grief Threshold is the level at which our ability to stuff down grief gives way, like a levy breaking. When we notice our response to something, even if non-grief related, is...
The Nike Connection

The Nike Connection

I walk to yoga class most days. It’s still a bit challenging with the weather, since it is kind of cool, but also threatening hot summer like temperatures. I dress in layers and try let myself be cold on the way there, so I am not sweating in my warm clothes during...
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