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”
Tag: Pancreatic cancer
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”
Memories Battles
I close my eyes I don’t I remember still My mother rocking, pain, discomfort, no one can ease I remember still My mother throwing up bile I… Read more “Memories Battles”
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 something I can… Read more “How do we change?”
Night’s Angel
I’m in a state of not knowing what to do in the political world. I don’t know how to make a difference. Donald Trump and the Republican… Read more “Night’s Angel”
Birthday Blues
Today’s my birthday and I’m missing my mum more than words can say. Pancreatic cancer took her from us in November 2014 and just before we had… Read more “Birthday Blues”
