The last few weeks have been very hard on all of us. I wanted to write a funny, happy piece today, but instead I’ve decided to write a personal blog about death, and how it shapes us. Sorry for the … Continue reading
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Another year is almost over, and it’s time to begin reflecting – amongst other things – on the act of writing, and those who perform it. Here’s something true: before you can write about life, at least adequately, you have … Continue reading
My best friend died last October, and I spent 7 weeks taking care of her and her family. I just finished a draft of a memorial for our college alumni magazine, to be reviewed by her husband, so I’ve been … Continue reading
In December of 2000 I brought home an 8-week-old German Shepherd Dog (GSD) whom his breeder had named “Tank” because of his size. Oka, as I named him, was the result of an “accidental” breeding between the German National Champion … Continue reading
Our elderly and Highly Opinionated tortoiseshell cat, Cleopatra, died recently. She made it to her 20th birthday last month, which astonished us all. Privately, I think she wasn’t about to let the dog outlast her. (Oka, our wonderful German Shepherd … Continue reading
by Phyllis Irene Radford By now, we’ve all heard about the benefits of exercise to keep both the mind and body healthy. I won’t repeat it. But I’m a firm believer. I grew up in a ballet studio. From the … Continue reading