How much is too much? As I was packing my large size suitcase for a five day flight to visit friends across the country, I noticed my husband had packed a duffel bag for himself. That's it. "Anything you need to pack that I can put in my suitcase?" I asked. "Nope," he said. I stared at his bag, puzzled. How can he pack so little and I have so much? I used to pack lighter. Now I need to … [Read more...]
Nocturnal habits
Sleep Interruptus A few months ago I took up an old habit with new regularity: Snoring. I snore so loud I wake myself up. That, or my husband nudges me so I roll over or fluff my pillow. If he tells me that didn't stop the snoring, I stumble to the bathroom to apply a nasal strip. First you have to wash your nose so it's squeaky clean; otherwise the nasal strip won't stick. Then you have … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Andrew Devendorf
What: I wrote a personal essay on the grueling experience of having my brother go missing, and later learning that he died by suicide. When my brother went missing, I learned that we have no social script for handling these tragic situations. While many people provided my family with love, compassion, and support, there were also people who added to my family’s distress. My essay … [Read more...]
Fall Song
Nature gifted us with a warm, sunny autumn afternoon. Not knowing how many more days we'll have before it gets cold, my husband and I went hiking in Stoney Creek Metropark. I paired my pictures with a favorite poem by Mary Oliver. Fall Song by Mary Oliver Another year gone, leaving everywhereits rich spiced residues: vines, leaves, the uneaten fruits crumbling damplyin the shadows, … [Read more...]
English Language Groaners
In Memory of a Cornball My late father was great at telling corny jokes. And yes, I groaned, but I often laughed too, just because he was laughing so hard. Lousy jokes and laughter can be infectious like that. I miss hearing him now. I'm sure he'd get a big laugh out of these groaners. I hope you do too. 1. The meaning of opaque is unclear. 2. I wasn’t going to get a brain transplant … [Read more...]
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