In memory of my sister Caren: April 15, 1962-February 14, 2013 My sister died on Valentine’s Day. Not that there is a good day to die, but when loss falls near a holiday or any other noteworthy day in your life, it’s hard to separate public celebrations from private grieving. Here are a few ideas […]
Valentine's Day
Love is in the air
Love is in the air everywhere I look around Love is in the air every sight and every sound ~Tom Jones, Love is in the Air ‘Tis the season when it’s not just Hallmark searching for love. My bird friends have also begun their early spring mating rituals. House wrens are tweeting their courtship serenades, […]
At the heart of love
When I was a little girl, giving and receiving Valentine’s Day cards was what February 14th was all about. What great fun we had opening our pile of brightly cartooned cards, eating candy hearts with sweet sayings. I can still remember the childish nervousness I felt as I slipped my own tiny cards into my […]
Gestures from the heart: In memory of my sister
In memory of my sister, Caren April 15, 1962–February 14, 2013 On Valentine’s Day, with so much attention focused on the the glitter of romantic love–chocolate, wine, roses, romantic dinners and extravagant gestures–we easily forget how much love lies in the grit of everyday life: friends and family who stand by us through challenging times, […]