Over a decade ago there was a long period during which I was relentlessly angry at my mother over the management of the rental house she had inherited from her aunt. This was a constant source of stress between not only between her and me, but also between my husband and myself. From the time … More The Great Idea and Lessons in Humility
I’m just getting over a nasty cough I have had for over a month. A dry, hacking cough that would not get better and made everyone around me think that they need to call 911 to keep me from dying. My lungs were not congested, it was not asthma, I could exercise without problems, and I … More The Porcupine In My Throat
Among many other and much more important things, the passing of my brother in law has been a sobering experience for me. You see, I have long held the belief that I would be ‘business ready’ if my husband would unexpectedly die on me: I’m (somewhat) financially literate, we both are well-organized people, I personally … More The Practicalities of Life after Loss
Stella's Spoon 