The joy of having a house guest, no matter how tiny my quarters are at the moment, is uplifting for the soul. When this house
Category: Empty Nest
My Personal Mother’s Day
I grew up in countries that place a high value on Mother’s Day. The cynicism that has developed over the last two decades about this
Escaping Towards Family
Most people tend to run away from relatives when they come visiting, or at the very best, go deep into hiding. Work, meetings, emergencies, out-of-town
Apartment Hunting and Other Adventures
Being sick in winter while living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world is not my idea of fun. Nevertheless, the bug
The Gift of Time and Presence
You reach an age where the best Christmas gift is not something you can buy in a store or order on Amazon: time and presence.
Packing Up, Throwing Away… again
So this is what grief is all about… the endless sense of loss, darkness and loneliness. I find myself floating in an emptiness that has
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