Tag Archives: friends

Walking with Sorrow

Posted on June 17, 2019 by pathfinder

  The Sycamore I went to art camp last week.  Its a long story to explain art camp and if you ask me I will try to tell you about it, but what I want to tell you about is … Continue reading →

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In honor of . . .

Posted on January 9, 2015 by pathfinder

There are situations you cannot imagine. There are circumstances even when witnessed you will not be able to understand. It is true for everyone. I have seen photos and films of war and I can not imagine how the people … Continue reading →

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End of the year inventory

Posted on December 21, 2014 by pathfinder

  My mother used to say to me that I should go to my room and imagine I could take myself apart – and do an inventory of my parts. I always was a bit confused as a child concerning … Continue reading →

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If only in my dreams

Posted on April 13, 2014 by pathfinder

I don’t have to go very far in a day to run into something that triggers sadness or pain, regret or longing. While my daughter was home for a visit we have watched some movies. It seems that there is … Continue reading →

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The winding road

Posted on November 21, 2012 by pathfinder

Highway 276 is a relatively short highway that twists and turns its way across the mountains between Transylvania County  and Haywood County in North Carolina.    When traveling on it you pass through the Cradle of Forestry by Looking Glass Falls … 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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Symbiotic Relationship

Posted on April 3, 2012 by pathfinder

Dear Son, I don’t know what to say. My head is so jumbled with thoughts and I can’t seem to sort through them.  I talk to you all the time in my head.  I think about how you might react … Continue reading →

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In hope of joy

Posted on March 9, 2012 by pathfinder

Daylight savings time begins this Saturday.  Tonight is the opening reception for the artists of Blue Ridge Watermedia Society at Haywood County Arts Gallery where I will have some work on display.  If the weather permitted, potters Brant and Karen … Continue reading →

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In matters of faith

Posted on February 8, 2012 by pathfinder

There is a subtle change, or maybe it is a shift in how I feel.  Perhaps I am just getting used to the weight of this loss.  It is a part of every day, every hour.  Perhaps I am being … Continue reading →

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Birthday wishes

Posted on February 7, 2012 by pathfinder

I have taken a week break from writing.  My husband and I visited Savannah, Georgia.  We stayed on the waterfront in the River Street Historic Hotel.  It is a nice place, though perhaps a bit disorganized.  When we go again, … Continue reading →

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