Happy Birthday, Happy Husband!

There has been a blanket of “blah” over my city for the past week. Most of the sadness stems from a tragic accident at our zoo, one that I can’t stop visualizing before I go to sleep each night, one that has me holding my kids tighter and longer. But some of it consists of … Continue reading →

The Things She Carried

In the wake of any relationship’s conclusion,  via break-up or death, we carry pieces of the person with us long after their face fades from sight. Musical triggers constantly invite me to revisit my first date or my Grandmother’s funeral. For others, a scent, place, or even color can transport them back in time. It’s … Continue reading →