Grief and the Holidays – Not so Ho! Ho! Ho!

The holidays are coming. In my case, it’s Christmas. The next few blog entries will be either new writings on surviving the holidays and grief or excerpts from what I hope will be my soon to be released book “Really?!? This is normal? Thoughts on grief,...

Kindness marks the flesh

No good deed shall go unpunished is a warning, not to those performing good deeds, but rather for those fearing the performing of good deeds. It is an empty threat for the good deed doer by those who fear the impact of good deeds. It is an indicator of the power that...

Fall in Love with an Irishman

Falling in love with an Irishman is an easy thing to do. That nonchalant relaxed manner puts everyone at ease. The sparkle in the eyes makes you laugh, waiting and wanting to see what’s coming next, and perhaps a bit wary in a good way (What are you up to? What are...