Tag Archives: hope

Hope for the Holiday

Posted on November 22, 2011 by pathfinder

There has been a lot of talk about the Thanksgiving Holiday this year among folks with whom I have known for years and with some with whom I have become acquainted because of our unfortunate mutual circumstances.    Among the … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Family, Friends, Holidays | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Parlor Tricks

Posted on November 19, 2011 by pathfinder

When I was young, yes in the good old days, when there were not video games and you had to go to the theater to watch a movie  that has now only been put on DVD in the past 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Faith, Family | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Anger

Posted on November 16, 2011 by pathfinder

Spontaneity seems to be in short supply for me right now.  Not having a plan in place annoys me and conversely I don’t seem to be able to make a plan.  It is as if that part of me has … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Family, Holidays | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Fire ants and friends

Posted on November 14, 2011 by pathfinder

Where to begin with this?  Let’s see.  I have been sick.  A group of us who dined together on Wednesday night seemed to have been in contact with the same pathogen.  On Thursday night between 11:00 p.m.and 3:00 a.m. most … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Dogs, Faith, Family, Friends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Picture this

Posted on November 10, 2011 by pathfinder

Photographs.  What would the world be like without photographs? Since the rudimentary beginnings in the 16th century to the in-your-face every moment digital wizardry think how much has come to be and for the most part is taken for granted. … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Family, Holidays, Marraige | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Exclusivity

Posted on November 6, 2011 by pathfinder

Exclusivity.  We are in  a world of exclusivity.  History is scarred with it and its ramifications.  Wars are fought because of it.  It occurs under other names like prejudice or in groups it can be seen as ethnic cleansing.  Evidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Faith, Family, Marraige | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Blazing Trails

Posted on November 3, 2011 by pathfinder

You only be around the people you love for so long before you need a break.  There is a reason that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that familiarity breeds contempt.  I can see the signs that I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Family, Marraige | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Wedded Bliss

Posted on November 2, 2011 by pathfinder

The newlyweds are now back at our house after their relaxing days at the spa and resort where they spent the first part of their honeymoon.  I hope the honeymoon lasts for years.  The wedding was beautiful in many ways.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Marraige, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Click

Posted on November 1, 2011 by pathfinder

The newscasters last night on our local channel reminded everyone that daylight savings time ends this coming weekend.  One of the comments was ” the days will be so short!” Where have they been for the past month?  The angle … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Family, Marraige | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Wedding

Posted on October 31, 2011 by pathfinder

I have a friend who reminds me of the Meg Ryan‘s character in “When Harry Met Sally.”  Every time I have ever dined with her at any restaurant she is the last to order because she has a difficult time … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Marraige, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments