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Grief

Tears streamed down my face. I had just crossed the Delaware Memorial Bridge into South Jersey only five minutes earlier.  The majority of the miles between my home in Virginia … Continue Reading →


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I’m Ready!

My life is being punctuated more and more by death, unexpected death, or at least deaths of people who were way too young.  Just last month I learned of the … Continue Reading →


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Five years ago today….

Five years ago today my father died. I learned of it when I called the nursing home desk to speak with him and the thoughtless aid who answered the phone … Continue Reading →


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Door, Slammed Shut

Now Alone – Roots have gone. First Dad, now Mom.   As she drifted skyward The door slammed shut – That life behind.     Sobering and yet, Optimistic anticipation … Continue Reading →


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