It is the birthday of my sweet sister, Sandy, gone on ahead. I offer you this little story to be reminded that, whatever or whomever you might be missing this year, the spirit of the season or of any significant bond can never be extinguished. It is always there. You just must be open to... Continue Reading →

Four years ago, in just a few months really, I lost two of the people closest to me in the world. I lost my sister to cancer and my husband to life. My sister, Sandy, gave me so many gifts. Among them her complete acceptance of and even delight in every weird thing about me.... Continue Reading →