Relationships

9

An innocuous enough number.  But when paired behind another number-2, 3, 4 and so on—its meaning changes. Not that we like to talk about the “a” word – age – in this space, but this number came up as both my sister and I are experiencing a “9” birthday this year. In many respects a […]

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Milepost 40

On a recent visit, my oldest son brought up an interesting thread that ties him, me and his grandfather, my dad, together. It seems that all of us made life-changing, significant decisions right around the year we turned 40. Now there’s a stat. I thought it was insightful that he bring this up as I

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Continuity

Constants.  Things that are there or that you’ve done with regularity. Places you’ve lived and people you’ve known. The guideposts, signposts, footholds, handholds and general firm footing of your life. I got to thinking about this as I sat in the my house that I’ve owned for over 13 years and have occupied for almost

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Casualties

While there are more serious casualties — deaths–there are other casualties of this pandemic.  Losses to the heart and mind as well and the soul. When isolation from those you care about results in the loss or change in a relationship, that is a casualty.  No two ways about it, when you lose someone you

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Experience and The Experienced Can be the Teacher

Recently a new puppy came to join our family pack.  Sally, our youngest Cairn Terrier, came to our home at age 4 months.  An energetic puppy with a brain ready to be filled with ideas and new experiences. Sally has a tremendous advantage in our house: Harry. Harry is my 11-year-old Brindle Cairn.  The old

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