What makes you happy? Here's some of mine. Fresh flowers. Funny comments from readers and friends on the blog and Facebook. My children's laughter. Good food. Chocolate. Books. Beautiful views. The company of good people. Hippie Child's singing. Princess Child's photography. … [Read more...]
Retreating
Another grief stricken blogger would by this stage be writing beautiful, raw, heartwarming posts. Instead you've got me. I've retreated to the bedroom, I'm FB'ing, watching You-Tube, and eating until late into late into the night. Simon's turning in his grave. Tonight's musical marathon is Springsteen. What's your … [Read more...]
Then I Saw A Pyschic
I just googled the Kubler-Ross model of grief. I don't think I'm following the brief, either that or she missed a few stages. So far I'm almost through the paperwork stage, that's the time were you are buried under mounds of irrelevant and illogical forms required by faceless bureaucrats who have no hearts just "policies and procedures". Now … [Read more...]
Hypochondria Heaven
It must be said that I do have a tendency toward over-reaction when it comes to my health. I was once banned by my husband from watching any medical stories on TV because by the end of the show I was always convinced I was DYING from the featured illness. I had ALL THE SYMPTOMS people. Well it appears I have now ended up in a hypochondriac's … [Read more...]
Movies of Your Youth
I'm reliving my youth at present as I go though mountains of old photos. I think it is an avoidance tactic but we'll skip over that little issue. Reading Alana's blog the other day I was reminded of this little gem of an Aussie movie. http://youtu.be/MNzXh-YvJUE I loved it. I tried to think of my top three best-loved movies of my youth. … [Read more...]
Tina Fey’s Brilliant Prayer For Her Daughter
The very clever Tina Fey covers every wish a mother could have for daughters. Love it. “First, Lord: No tattoos. May neither Chinese symbol for truth nor Winnie-the-Pooh holding the FSU logo stain her tender haunches. May she be Beautiful but not Damaged, for it’s the Damage that draws the creepy soccer coach’s eye, not the Beauty. When … [Read more...]
A Bit of a Laugh and Some Interesting Reads
Still going through the old photos ... what the hell was I thinking? These were shorts people! And top tucked in so nicely too. I think I wore this outfit a lot back in the day. Oh the horror. At the risk of becoming a one topic blog, here's what I've read today and found interesting. Parenting through Sadness by Kerrie Sackville. A duty … [Read more...]
Checklist before Dying
Turns out decisions are a key feature of dealing with the death of a loved one. Quite frankly, it's an endless stream of rapid fire questions, queries and instruction. When your brain has turned to mush and you are at your most vulnerable you are expected to come up with answers to questions you have never contemplated before. The funeral home … [Read more...]
Advice for the Grieving and Their Friends
When the worst happens and a loved one is lost everyone finds themselves swirling in a storm of emotions. When the person gone is young and the death unexpected everyone has to deal with their own personal shock and the feelings of fear it creates for their own life. There is no rulebook for how you should behave when it's your husband, … [Read more...]
Silent Sunday
Words slowed to a trickle tonight so we'll go with one of my brother's photos. Hope you are all having a good weekend. … [Read more...]
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