Determined
My mother has always been determined. So very determined that it seems more verb than adverb. More a part of her very fiber, essence, character than a fluctuating state of being. Unless that state...
Category: Aging Parents
Challenging yourself
Have you ever done something, accomplished something, that scared you a bit but made you super proud when you were done (like climbing a mountain, talking in front of an audience or starting a...
Connectedness
I love the descriptive definitions of connectedness… joined, linked, belonging. This simple word, connectedness, does not seem appropriate for all the feelings conjured. To encompass our life’s objectives: to find our place in the...
Dragonflies
This is how I remember my mom. She was a vibrant person who encouraged exploration. And she loved to laugh. When the girls were little, they would play “witch” and she would chase them...