Springtime, Yay!

Springtime, Yay!

The weather has been phenomenal. Lots of sunny days and balmy temperatures, bringing much-needed relief from all those cold, dreary winter days. Springtime is perhaps my favorite time of year. It’s filled with excitement: flowers popping up, trees leafing out, birds chirping. I’ve been working and planting my little backyard…

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Does Your Dead Spouse Appear in Your Dreams?

Does Your Dead Spouse Appear in Your Dreams?

~~Reflecting on Year One~~ When I was newly widowed, I desperately wanted my husband to appear in my dreams. I was so alone and missed him so much. I longed for a touch or a hug from him. And I needed his guidance and advice on the many problems I…

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Another Valentine’s Day

Love After Loss

With another Valentine’s Day coming up, my thoughts wander to the topic of dating as a widowed person. Dating in itself is difficult, but being widowed adds another layer of complexity and issues. As I contemplate the topic, I feel for everyone who has come to dread the annual holiday…

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A Cold, Dreary, Lazy January

A Cold, Dreary, Lazy January

I haven’t felt like doing anything lately. We’ve been having some pretty cold weather, with another couple of extremely cold days on the way this coming week. Weather like that isn’t good for my mood. I get cranky and borderline depressed when I’m stuck in the house, trying to stay…

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Conflicting Thoughts and Feelings

Nothing in Grief Is Black and White

As always around the holidays, I’ve been thinking more about my late husband again. And all that reminiscing, wondering, and imagining brings conflicting thoughts and feelings. My husband has been gone for 13 years now. And I’ve had my share of failed attempts at new relationships over the years since…

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It’s Almost Thanksgiving!

The Holidays Are Coming

Time has once again snuck up on me and Thanksgiving is almost here. We haven’t finalized the menu yet, and we need to hurry and figure everything out. As usual, I’ve been procrastinating again. I need to look through recipes, make that shopping list and start getting things ready! Yup,…

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