Dear Darlings, I’ve been writing this blog since 2011. 11 years of telling stories, and keeping our family’s memories alive through written word. In the intervening years,… Read more “I wish I had more time”
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A Celebration of life too short
Dear Darlings, Some of you may have seen my Facebook post last night about some days just being a straw in the wine bottle kind of day.… Read more “A Celebration of life too short”
Okay, y’all…sh!t went crazy!
Dear Darlings, I’ve been sitting on a couple of crazily funny stories. Last night’s is the first up… I was in process of baking some cookies for… Read more “Okay, y’all…sh!t went crazy!”
Life and death and the adoptee, continued…
Dear Darlings, Weeks back, I shared the story of my biological half-sister reaching out to let me know that Denise, our biological mother, had passed away. I… Read more “Life and death and the adoptee, continued…”
Permission granted.
Dear Darlings, I told you the story of my favorite Christmas gifts I was given this past holiday. So far I have permission to share two of… Read more “Permission granted.”
Have you ever?
Dear Darlings, Christmas this year was different for us than years’ past, as I’m sure it was for all of you. There were no big Christmas parties,… Read more “Have you ever?”
Life and Death and the Adoptee
Dear Darlings, Most of you know the story of my adoption. I’ve written about many aspects of my story, but today’s part of the narrative is one… Read more “Life and Death and the Adoptee”
When the ‘Rona comes to Roost
Dear Darlings, At the beginning of August we had a very unwelcome visitor…one I hope stays away from your doorstep. We had close family friends over for… Read more “When the ‘Rona comes to Roost”
A Mother’s Day Celebration. Pandemic Style.
Dear Darlings, Some things about this pandemic have absolutely, 100 percent sucked, but I will take one beautifully stunning memory with me for eternity because this happened.… Read more “A Mother’s Day Celebration. Pandemic Style.”
Really? In the middle of the Pandemic?
Dear Darlings, So, this happened today. At 7:36 I reached for my phone to see what the day would bring. I was lying in bed, comfortable, warm… Read more “Really? In the middle of the Pandemic?”
Oh, for the love of my children... 