Category Archives: Death

Maine

Posted on September 23, 2012 by pathfinder

My husband and I traveled the 20 some hours to maine over the course of three days.  We arrived and unloaded our things at the  historic house in Southwest Harbor we have rented.  This is my husband’s first time in … Continue reading →

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Life as a drag(ster)

Posted on September 15, 2012 by pathfinder

There are pictures I hide on Facebook.  I go to the little downward pointing arrow at the right and I click “hide”.  Sometimes they are offensive photos or poster/sayings, sometimes they are personal photos of young people engaged in their … Continue reading →

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the second year

Posted on August 23, 2012 by pathfinder

We have passed the first anniversary of our son’s death and into the second year.   There have been a few people I have not heard from at all during the first year who have contacted me.   I know … Continue reading →

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Hawks vs. Pigeons

Posted on August 7, 2012 by pathfinder

A pigeon walked in to an art gallery . . . Sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it happened yesterday to me while I was sitting at a gallery co-op where I am a member.  It was my … Continue reading →

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July

Posted on July 23, 2012 by pathfinder

I have been purposely avoiding writing, to see if it helps, to see how I feel.  It seems to make the words and thoughts pile up.  My husband and I have spent a miserable week together.  He has worked and … Continue reading →

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A new year

Posted on July 11, 2012 by pathfinder

The heat is still hovering over the area.   Here where I live it hasn’t been as hot as in some other places but it has been hot enough. We are  a week past the anniversary date of our son’s … Continue reading →

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one week

Posted on June 25, 2012 by pathfinder

You might spend your days sifting through the sad details of how they died, but when the day is done you  simply miss them. You can remember the good times, and even smile perhaps laugh.  But when the laughter fades … Continue reading →

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investments

Posted on June 20, 2012 by pathfinder

Dear Son, Some days I have to paddle really hard and some days I just float.  These are tough days.  I feel like I have rebounded back to the time just after your accident again.  I have a hard time … Continue reading →

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The Tennessee Stud

Posted on May 30, 2012 by pathfinder

Doc Watson has passed on.   We’ve listened to his music since we first married.  I remember when his son Merle died.  Some wondered if he would be able to continue his music.  He instituted Merlefest and played on for … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2012 by pathfinder

Today our country is honoring the memory of those who gave their life in service to their country.  Whether on the field of battle or whether through some mishap during training or while on duty they were still “serving”.  I … Continue reading →

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