Immortalizing Our Mothers
Each term in a mother’s growth is challenging and rewarding, beyond imagination. Her body changes. Her mind changes. Her heart triples in size. Continue reading Immortalizing Our Mothers
Tag: grief
Sur Angels
In memory of my late twin brothers, who died five years ago at the young age of 13, I wrote this poem. I was visiting the Big Sur of California for the first time, tracing the steps of notable poets and novelists, and searching for healing during a writers retreat. Continue reading “Sur Angels”
Sanding Down the Stains
It’s late July, and we’re getting ready to move. My husband and I are looking to trade in our ornate … Continue reading Sanding Down the Stains
‘Look again in your heart’
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for … Continue reading ‘Look again in your heart’
Only As Deep As Our Love
In honor of Thomas and Lawrence Bunsey 1998 — 2011 For most people, today is just like any other Wednesday. … Continue reading Only As Deep As Our Love
The Sun and its furry companions
On a Sunday in January, the cold Minnesota morning greeted me with a welcome sight. The Sun had strolled about … Continue reading The Sun and its furry companions
We do not escape…
“We do not escape into philosophy, psychology, and art— we go there to restore our shattered selves into whole ones.” … Continue reading We do not escape…
Whispering into the gardens
The Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival is held every year at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Como Park. Pillars across the … Continue reading Whispering into the gardens
Aurora Chasing
It’s 2 a.m. My eyes are bleary, my arms and legs tender from a lack of sleep. My dog can … Continue reading Aurora Chasing
Peeling an apple in one long, curly strip
Every girl loves that scene in the movie “Sleepless in Seattle,” when Tom Hank’s character describes his wife to their … Continue reading Peeling an apple in one long, curly strip
A Still Life Watercolor 