It’s been a year since I held Lorenzo. The most important hour of my life. Technically, it’s been a year and two days. In my heart, a lifetime. My heart didn’t break that day—it pulverized. It was difficult to breathe … Continue reading
The morning after Mother’s Day is harder than Mother’s Day itself was. That’s a surprise. Maybe that’s because Mother’s Day itself was a Sunday. That means Ryan was home and we took Ruby out for some tennis balls in the … Continue reading
I recently emailed with a good friend, both of us catching up on the past couple of months. She’s been struggling with change, but is looking forward to a trip abroad, to getting “culture-shocked.” I’ve been walking through a dark … Continue reading
Just as it’s an island of many names—Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Isla de Pascua—it’s also an island with many stories, histories, and much mystery. (At one point, the Rapa Nui population dwindled down to just 111 people—due to slavery, conflict, … Continue reading
A good mantra can take you far, and you have gifted me helpful ones. Here’s a selection: • “Here’s to the good.” —From Linds • “One step at a time is good walking.” —From Shana • “Breakdowns precede breakthroughs.” —From … Continue reading