22. February 2010 · 1 comment · Categories: blog · Tags: , ,

A close friend of mine commented that I was pretty vulnerable in my previous post about my Mom. So be it. It’s good to be open–and it’s never come easy for me. It’s a mix of reasons. I have Scorpio rising–and Scorpios are all about space and secrets. I’m not one to show grief in public. I do much better with warmth and pure rage.

But going through the process of losing my Mom has made me even more reflective. It’s exactly that: a process. More »

15. February 2010 · 4 comments · Categories: blog · Tags: , ,

There’s much to be said about the lessons learned in hindsight. Many of you know that my Mom passed a few weeks ago, right after I returned home from my FL road trip. That’s just like my Mom–planning everything out so that it doesn’t inconvenience anyone.

I’ve had time to breathe and reflect now that I’m back in my beloved VT. Freedom and happiness come to mind for both of us. Many people have said they’re sorry for my loss–but it really isn’t a loss. Let me explain. More »