AS I SEE IT

Life changes after losing a loved one

I called my brother, David, to wish him a happy birthday.

Ask before picking strangers’ flowers

I thought it was the definition of chutzpa when the guy knocked on my porch door.

Love of nature was a gift from mom

The sun was finally shining after weeks of rain and dreary weather.

Birthday present is full of treasures

I have the treasure chest almost full.

Phone books will one day disappear

We received a new phone book the other day. Actually, It was so small I mistook it for an advertisement and barely stopped myself from pitching it straight into the recycling bin.

Pulling weeds is just playing in the dirt

It is time to stock up on half price Easter candy to ensure you have enough energy to clean up the yard in preparation for the first mowing of the year.

Delighting in the change of seasons

Happy spring.

Rain helps world awaken from its nap

I love rain. I love it even more since I don’t have to be out in it.

Family worked together to empty house

That's done. Mom's house is officially empty.

She’s looking forward to sunnier days

There is a dragon staring at me as I type.

Kids had fun playing with ordinary things

Keys. Keys from a dozen or more car dealership advertisements. Keys that don’t fit anything.

Grandson brought laughter through tears

No more pain. No more fear. No more confusion. No more Mom.

Message was clear that mom needed her

I am feeling like a bigoted, racist xenophobe lately. A xenophobe is one unduly fearful of what is foreign and especially of people of foreign origin.

Latest turn is scary

Any week that starts out with an unintended skating rink in the driveway and ends with a call from Mom’s visiting nurse can’t be a good one.

Winter is taking us on a wild ride

This weather is giving me the equivalent of whiplash.
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