Why do alcoholics keep their empties?
Photo by Loe Moshkovska on Pexels.com Many of my husband’s habits as an alcoholic were terrifying and infuriating. Some were just perplexing. Why do alcoholics…
A Hopeful New Year
Unlike any other time of the year, the end of December pressures us to take stock. Looking back is painful. Looking ahead is…
Good Grief, It’s the Holidays
The last thing you want to do is celebrate, but it’s everywhere. Office parties. Family gatherings. Friendly get-togethers. Is the scent of balsam making you…
Post-Mortem Letters
In the spirit of celebrating love after death, I’m sharing this letter of my late husband’s to his deceased mother that I came across recently. Unlike…
Your Late Husband’s Blessing
Crash Widow Lady Mary of Downton Abbey has an emotional scene at Matthew’s grave. “I will always love you,” she vows. The inevitable questions persist:…
Death Anniversaries
We remember our dearly departed throughout the year, but on death anniversaries we can count on the calendar to trigger our emotions. Similar to remembering…
Learning About Death From David Bowie
An interesting article from my friend and colleague, Liz Seegert, about end-of-life conversations. Celebrity deaths and moving end-of-life conversations forward BY LIZ SEEGERT |…
Oh no – Here Comes Valentine’s Day! A Widow’s Guide to Cupid on Her Calendar and How to Handle The Big Red Dread
It’s almost the 14th and you haven’t ripped out the February page in your month-at-a-glance date planner. Good for you! This Pfizer-fueled holiday turns the next…
Crossroads of Clutter and Memento – Dead Man’s Stuff
“I can’t get rid of it,” my friend said, holding her late husband’s dental school diploma, as she prepared for her tag sale. After selling…
Coaxing death out of the shadows.
Death in art, mourning in fashion. In this Times article, “bereavement and its handmaiden, melancholy, seem to be sharing a moment of late, taking center…
Paula Ganzi McGloin 