Tag Archives: Life

A Call to Arms

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

I have never been a fan of 45.  The reason is simple, the origin of my dislike is clear.  He takes the thing that I value most, the thing that speaks my innermost secrets, conveys life and death, healing and … Continue reading →

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The Deal of the Art

Posted on February 8, 2017 by

I had the strange notion to visit an art museum today.  I had the day off, the kids were in school and I had no desire to peruse the aisles of Target again, mindlessly dropping things into my cart that … Continue reading →

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Wicker for better living

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

You know what I’ve realized?  Life is not like a Pottery Barn Catalog.  Life isn’t all neatly tucked away in cute little wicker baskets on top of shelves.  It’s not neatly filed in boxes and catalogued with metal tag holders. … Continue reading →

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Funerals

Posted on March 30, 2016 by

I went to a funeral today.  One of my favorite patients came for his routine appointment yesterday, stood matter-of-factly at the front desk and announced, “R died.” “What?” “R died.” “Are you joking?  What?” She died.  Unexpectedly, R.  She was … Continue reading →

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