Today is Halloween. My grandsons recently asked, "Grammy, are you going Trick or Treating with us this year?" I've done that the past three. We've had fun joining with their friend's family. All the adults dress in costumes and enjoy the festive spirit of their child-filled neighborhood. "Sure," I said, glad they still wanted their … Continue reading Eras of Grandmothers: “Old Granny” costume for Halloween
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Bittersweet Halloween: The Passing of Time
Last night, I enjoyed Halloween with my grandsons, Baker 6 y.o. and Parks 4 y.o. I felt fortunate that Baker had asked me the week before, "Grammy, will you go trick-or-treating with us?" Fortunate, because he lives within a thirty minute drive and secondly because he wants me to join in with the group that … Continue reading Bittersweet Halloween: The Passing of Time
Finding Light for a Dark Path
This was a tough week. It started with my therapy session on Monday night. It had been a while since I'd seen my therapist so there was a lot to tell. He listened to me recount the sadness that had been predominant. It seemed that two recent losses had unloosed an avalanche of emotion within … Continue reading Finding Light for a Dark Path
