What does a smile mean to me these days? What did a smile imply during the first long year after Sonny's death? Does it imply to observers that all is good or does it mask the real heart? The truth lies somewhere in between. So many have told me that the second year is worse … Continue reading What Does a Smile Say?
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To Live with Passion
I have been doing a lot of thinking these past days...well weeks/months. Lately a single phrase has come to mind over and over. Passion. I want to have passion. I want to have a passion. To experience passion....to be passionate. To be full of passion. 1. any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love … Continue reading To Live with Passion
Reference Points and the Gift of Loneliness
Loneliness. If there is one word to describe widowhood and life for me right now, that would be it. I know I am not alone in this, so many who have lost loved ones struggle with the aloneness. If you look up synonyms for loneliness these are a few of the words you will find: … Continue reading Reference Points and the Gift of Loneliness
Chasing Rainbows or A Journey through Life’s Struggles with an Eternal Perspective
I spent a few days in the NC mountains where my family is from and where I spend the majority of my growing up years. I stayed in cabin right on the Cane River and I could hear the river and the strangest sounding frogs (seriously) at night. At first I thought they were ducks....but … Continue reading Chasing Rainbows or A Journey through Life’s Struggles with an Eternal Perspective
Tethered to the Earth
Four months ago you flew away. Your soul was released to fly. No longer would you struggle with each breath, you exhaled your last before our eyes and WENT. I will never in my life forget the image of your going and how much I wanted you to both STAY and be FREE. I have … Continue reading Tethered to the Earth
Notes from my wall: Wildflower
I have always loved this quote, originally from Alice in Wonderland but have not really know why I like it. Lately I have been pondering what about it intrigues me. Wildflowers are oftentimes also called weeds. Dandelions come to mind and who doesn't remember blowing on one to make a wish or making a beautiful … Continue reading Notes from my wall: Wildflower
Erasable Me
Today's post is brought to you by frustration. Yesterday my bank blocked my assess to our accounts and I spent the day trying to get back into it. Then all of the bills that we paid, those in both of our names and in only his also disappeared. It is so stupidly frustrating because we … Continue reading Erasable Me
Unfinished Business
I once had a blog, of the same name actually. During these last few years I have found value in writing and feel that it is time to perhaps give the blog another go. I am on a different journey, one that I knew was coming. I dreaded it then and I don't care for … Continue reading Unfinished Business
Momma T's Place 