I love the concept of a post script. I can remember distinct occasions after a conversation at the office or with a friend were I came away remembering that one additional point I wanted to make but had forgotten to do so. And this after thought may not have even occurred to me in the meeting. […]
Middle. March.
Ahh, yes, the middle of March is right around the corner. Can you believe it? Seriously, where did February, or for that matter January go? So, I was thinking about spring the other day. Nothing overly profound. Wondering if my tulips I planted when I moved in will actually show themselves. Probably not for another 3 […]
“Together Suffering”
Condolence and Sympathy are parallel formations going back to Latin condolere and Greek sumpatheia, meaning ‘together-suffering .’ Together Suffering. At this point I could just stop writing. Because this phrase “Together Suffering” captures what writing sympathy cards is all about. If we can keep this as our focus—suffering together—then perhaps it will help us get over that awkwardness […]
Puddles of ink.
I so want to keep a journal. Consistently. I wish I could. I start them. In fact, I have several journals around the house. Some in peculiar places. Like the time I found one in the toy box. Or the kitchen drawer. A few can be found in the bedside table. I wouldn’t be surprised if […]