In photos, my dad often had this whisper of a smirk on his face. Like he couldn’t wait for you to take the photo because he had…… Read more “happy birthday Dad”
Author: kate
putting it to bed
For a number of years, I ached for a child at the holidays. One year, many years ago, finding out we had no sperm for our eggs…… Read more “putting it to bed”
Christmas without him
*Grief at the holidays is never easy – and this year especially – there’s a number of us missing someone we love. Whether it’s due to loss,…… Read more “Christmas without him”
falling apart
It’s November 1 and I am back in Texas. When I left, it was still shorts and summer, but the cool has crept in; maybe it followed…… Read more “falling apart”
Two years
I’ve been thinking about the last two years because I’m going down a hellish rabbit hole. Two years and I’m no better off. I still can’t spend…… Read more “Two years”
parental stress
I suppose in some ways, my childlessness is a blessing, as I’m not sandwiched between my parents and my children like my sister is. My siblings are…… Read more “parental stress”
2020 is a mood
I haven’t written much because life has been wild, but something popped today. I have more than I can fit in a tweet, and there is no…… Read more “2020 is a mood”
