Even through all the strife of the last year, we have a great deal to be grateful for. I find with all the challenges I've faced, I now have a clearer vision of who I am, what I want and where I need to be. While many may look at that as still searching, I... Continue Reading →

When I lived in Oregon, I had friends who I spent holidays with up in Vancouver, Washington which is right across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. Each Thanksgiving and Christmas they would host a potluck in a community room. It would be very casual and include family, friends, friends of family, friends of friends,... Continue Reading →

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I have been sharing my recent loss. Some may wonder why or may find it too difficult to touch. Yet, touch it you must. One day, you will have no choice but to do so. One day, it will be your turn to be the one who's fine one day only to find your world... Continue Reading →

Photo by Yassin Doukhane on Pexels.com As I think of my recent loss, one thing really hit home. His love for me was constant and unconditional. He didn't require I do what he said; he didn't ask me to be anything or anyone I wasn't; he didn't even ask me to stay with him. He... Continue Reading →

Photo by Elina Sazonova on Pexels.com I met my dear friend, partner and former husband on a Trailways bus. We were both college students and were coming up to Denver to then go to our respective homes for the holidays. We talked for hours on the long bus ride. Once we got to Denver, we... Continue Reading →