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Sunny Blossoms | Sunflowers at Her Grave

August 13, 2022August 13, 20222 Comments

Some time ago I shared a short sunflower poem written by rupi kaur on the blog. I think of this poem often—whenever I think of my sisters, my friend Julie’s oldest daughter (who was also my student), my pen friend Eileen V’s daughter, and others who passed far too soon. As I was noting the … Continue reading Sunny Blossoms | Sunflowers at Her Grave

#ThursdayTreeLove | Tickled Pink

December 23, 2021December 23, 202116 Comments

I have been tickled pink this week! Earlier this week, I went to the [indoor] mall for the first time in a long, long time. I had hoped to get caught up in the madness of last-minute Christmas shopping, but there was no frenzy. In fact, the line for photos with Santa was the shortest … Continue reading #ThursdayTreeLove | Tickled Pink

100 Things That Bring Me Joy

May 26, 2021November 30, 202121 Comments

Hello, my bloggy friends! I hope you didn’t miss me too much during my break. While I was on “blog vacation,” I realized I didn’t need a break from my blog at all. I needed a break from some other things in life. In fact, work has been all-consuming. A few days ago, I was … Continue reading 100 Things That Bring Me Joy

Grief, Impatiens, and a Mother’s Love

September 12, 2020September 12, 202013 Comments

Two years ago today I lost my older sister Lori to breast cancer that had metastasized to her brain. I think about her and my younger sister Karlette every single day. Some days are harder than others. The hardest part [besides losing them] has been accepting that nothing could have been done to keep them … Continue reading Grief, Impatiens, and a Mother’s Love

Pink Is More Than a Color

October 31, 2019October 31, 201912 Comments

Pink is not just a color. It’s an attitude. Here we are at the end of October and I haven’t even checked off half the blog posts I’d plan to write this month. But I cannot let the month end without acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month and reminding readers to mind their breast health. Though … Continue reading Pink Is More Than a Color

The Gift of Rescue

September 16, 2019September 19, 201921 Comments

I mentioned in my last post that my favorite uncle passed away last week. Some time ago, one of my paternal aunts–my Uncle Joe’s wife–told me the story of when and where my bond with my uncle initiated: I was not quite two. The family had gathered and there was a heaviness in the house … Continue reading The Gift of Rescue

Today…

September 12, 2019September 12, 201934 Comments

Today marks one year since my sister Lori’s passing, so I punched purple tulips in her honor. Today, my sorrow over [both] my sisters is tangled up with grief over the loss of my favorite uncle, who ministered so ably and lovingly when we lost Karlette and Lori. He passed away two days ago. For … Continue reading Today…

Loc’d: Second Journey

June 24, 2019October 16, 201919 Comments

I began my second locs journey a week ago. When I first loc’d my hair 13+ years ago, I was five months pregnant, dealing with the losses of Post-Katrina New Orleans, and adjusting to a new normal. Although I had “gone natural” four years before, the time never felt right for loc’ing. Until then. I … Continue reading Loc’d: Second Journey

12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 9

January 2, 2019January 2, 20193 Comments

My Love Notes friend Andrea F stitched this pretty in pink pocket card in honor of my sister, Lori, but I received it in honor of both my sisters–Karlette and Lori–whom we lost to breast cancer. When I opened the envelope I thought of them immediately: Karlette’s love for pink and their mutual love for Christmas … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas Postcards | Day 9

They Lived “Their Brightest Lives”

November 19, 20189 Comments

despite knowing they won’t be here for long they still choose to live their brightest lives rupi kaur, “sunflowers,” the sun and her flowers Today’s sunflower love features the photography of my Love Notes friend, Eileen V. She captured the sunny bloom while out and about with a friend and sent the card with hugs, strength, … Continue reading They Lived “Their Brightest Lives”

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