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…
Twelve Rituals That Marked My Way: 2014
Rituals focus my attention and bring a sacred sense to life. Personal rituals help me…
Three Lessons about Loss from my TEDx Talk
“Yes,” I said in May 2014 when I received a red-lettered invitation from TEDx Chemung River I…
Long Distance Love
“Why?” I moaned. “You've been gone over a month. The kids and I miss you.…
A Woman’s Hands
These hands aren’t girlish pink and plump, but the palms are smooth and soft. Not ancient…
Give Thanks for the Teachings of Trees
November grief has a sharp edge. Six years after my husband Vic’s death, I still…