Stars and Eyelashes
As a little girl I said my prayers every night, sure to name every person, wishing for them the love, …
Category Archives: comfort
4-Day Lesson
. . I had an extremely brief love affair with a man who started as a friend. It lasted for …
Lonely Road
I’m a social person. I enjoy the company of others and feel invigorated by this kind of contact. This is …
(Don’t) Say My Name
My husband did not like his first name. He maintained this name throughout his life: he used it, introduced himself …
Fleeting Internet Retreat
My oven is still broken and my kitchen sink faucet is habitually loose. I need new eyeglasses badly. I’m dealing with …
Holiday Time or Less Is More
Less is more. Our tree is more sparsely decorated each year, with lights and just a few ornaments now. This year, …
Make Time For What You Love
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold. I’m in the midst of big change, divorcing from a very long marriage. …
Risotto As Food For Loss
For the last 18 months or so, every time I’m feeling very much in touch with grief and loss, I …
Hum
When I was around 8 years old, I was forced to attend summer sleep-away camp for weeks and weeks. We were …
Separation Latte
The couple sitting next to me in Starbucks is clearly breaking up their household. They both have lists in front …
