An Uncommon Caregiver: Florence Nightingale’s Feathered Nursing Assistant
I'm honored to introduce you to Ann Marie Ackermann. A mutual friend introduced me to Ann Marie because of…
The Comfort of Small Things
When life is unsure and frightening, I look for the comfort of small things. ~…
An Unexpected Gift
He was lucky to get a teaching job when few were available in 1973. I…
When Dreams Tell Our Future
“I had a dream last night,” my husband said in a thin raspy voice. “Really?” I…
I Thought I Could
My flight home from Florida was threatened by another winter storm on the east coast. How…
Living with Impermanence
"You likely have cancer," the oncologist said to Vic. With those words, my husband and I…
My Grandma’s Juicy Secret
After Mom entered an Alzheimer’s residence in 1995, I received two cardboard boxes of mementos. Her…
How My Dog Taught Me the Power of Ritual
Our ten-year-old Lab left the car reluctantly. Instead of running ahead and waiting on the dock…
When We Had Plans
When our two-hundred-year-old barn was in danger of falling down in 2005, we built a new…
TEDxChemungRiver: Good Grief! What I Learned from Loss
There is power in grieving intentionally and purposefully. Telling her own story of loss, Elaine…