My phone rang really early, that was never a good thing. It was mum and the news she had was bad. “It’s cancer. They opened him up… Read more “Why Health Care Matters”
Category: Pancreatic cancer
My Hero, My Mum
My mum didn’t do anything that put her into the national spotlight. She didn’t lead marches or organize unions. She was lifetime teacher. She taught young army… Read more “My Hero, My Mum”
Darkness Falling
Broken, bleeding, heart in shreds Grief unending, terror unbending Hope evaporated, thought destroyed Wanting, praying, hope destroyed Love gone Love unending, thoughts unbidden Love dies with hope… Read more “Darkness Falling”
Grief
Today popped up a memory on Facebook: My most favorite person in the world ate breakfast, wonderful chips, brie, and crackers (chips and brie is really good)… Read more “Grief”
Halloween Day
I have a lot to write about and plan to get more out today but I’m also just thinking about mum as we approach her anniversary.… Read more “Halloween Day”
Lost Days
When mum was dying, I lost my ability to concentrate. Reading a book was hard, writing seemed near impossible so I started obsessively taking pictures, drawing, and… Read more “Lost Days”
Grace
It’s just under a month from mum’s 2nd anniversary. Not a good anniversary – the anniversary of when she lost a battle against pancreatic cancer. It wasn’t… Read more “Grace”
Empty Page
I stare at this empty page and I don’t know how to fill it I’ve written about the hypocrisy of Trump and Pence and the Republican Party… Read more “Empty Page”
How do we change?
I watch each and every day and wonder how to make a difference. I write and yes I tweet. I think if I can say somethingĀ I can… Read more “How do we change?”
My Mum – Two Years Ago
Another share from my Facebook page. My heart is breaking today and I need an antidote to pain and to hurt and to death and destruction. My… Read more “My Mum – Two Years Ago”