When I was growing up, Christmas Day went like this: -wake up, really excited about opening presents, but also nursing sugar hangover from sweets-filled Christmas Eve party -open presents, then be hurried off to get dressed -visit first set of grandparents -visit second set of … [Read more...]
Change Can Be Good: Oral B ProfessionalCare 1000 Electric Toothbrush
Years ago, after I would I get my teeth cleaned at the dentist's office, I would go across the street and treat myself to a salted bagel, toasted, with strawberry cream cheese. That's because there was an awesome bagel shop there, and I used to have to drive 30 minutes to get to … [Read more...]
Songs That Stab Me in the Heart: “There’s Still My Joy” by Indigo Girls
Last year someone gave me Indigo Girls' new Christmas album. I played it on my computer while I was wrapping presents. This song came on, and that was the end of that. I had never heard it before. It's a cover of an old Melissa Manchester tune. I brought my tree down to … [Read more...]
Hugs For the Holidays: You Are Not Alone, Even Though It Feels Like It
In the past year, I've lost one of my best friends, my grandfather, and my illusion that I can keep my family safe. It is that first loss, the one of my friend Lisa who was my best friend in Los Angeles and the woman who gave me a reason to move here from Connecticut when I … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: My Grampa’s Birthday
This is his first birthday in Heaven. Photo by Kathy Tracy. … [Read more...]