When my husband died on May 14 the person I worried about the most (besides myself) was our grandson, Santino. How in the world could I explain this loss to a 4 year old when I didn’t understand it myself? I couldn’t explain it. I still can’t. His mother first told Santino when his “Poppy” […]
My Manifesto – You Are The Light of The World
I wrote this manifesto two weeks after my husband died as a reminder of his message to me and to inspire others to shine their light.
Becoming a Mother–Part IV
The final installment of Becoming a Mother, my story of infertility and the prelude to becoming a mother to my husband’s three boys.
Becoming a Mother–Part 3
The third installment of becoming a mother, my infertility journey.
My Infertility Story
Your comments about My Story yesterday caught me completely off guard and overwhelmed me. Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I won’t lie – it’s a bit of an emotional struggle writing about all of this, even though it was more than 30 years ago. Or maybe it’s just the full moon tomorrow, […]
A Little Story
A little story about my bout with infertility and my journey to becoming a mother.
My Flower Shop – The Final Parting
The final chapter of the story of the first funeral I did as a florist – and why you shouldn’t open a business with absolutely no experience.
Echo Lake – Gateway to Desolation Wilderness
I want to tell you a little more about where Echo Lake is located. Echo Chalet is a resort on the shores of Echo Lake, California, nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, just south of majestic Lake Tahoe. From the California side, there are two major routes to Tahoe – Interstate 80 and Highway 50. […]