Monthly Archives: April 2016

Transitions

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Richard

When Mary died, I decided to act on some ideas I had been considering for a while, partially as an alternate to the heavy thoughts I had been wrestling with for months, and downsize our travelling equipment. It has happened … Continue reading →

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The Usual Suspects

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Richard

Down in Massachusetts for a few days visit, I decided to take Penny birding yesterday morning at one of my favorite spots, Salisbury Beach State Reservation. If you get there early, even on a weekend, there are few people around. … Continue reading →

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Second Try Is The Charm

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Richard

One of the things that grieving does to me is make me more forgetful — “Where are those truck keys?” “I just had that shopping list, Penny, did you eat it?” It’s just part of the territory these days and … Continue reading →

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Selling The Airstream

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Richard

One of the things that I did to think about non-hospital, non-cancer thoughts in the last four months was to consider options for future travel. I was thinking about Mary and I and the dog but those plans changed rather … Continue reading →

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A Welcome Surprise

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Richard

If you have been following my posts on Caring Bridge, you know that my cherished wife Mary died of lymphoma on March 21st. The days since then have been filled with grief, joy at remembering our great love for one … Continue reading →

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