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family

Saying Goodbye to “Doris from Devon”

My mum passed away in May, and we said our final goodbyes last week. Goodbye to Dorena from Devon. Aka Doris from Devon.

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family

A New Era Begins

It’s the end of an era in my family. And the beginning of a new one.

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family

Spring Flooding & Other Miscellany.

I’m thinking of spring flooding this week, my friend. The water is rising in New Brunswick, and I am thinking of home. For many reasons.

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family

The Prodigal Child Returns

I‘m home in New Brunswick this week. The prodigal child returns, so to speak. I’ve been drinking tea, chatting, and spending time with Mum.

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aging

We Get Knocked Down, But We Get Up Again

We get knocked down, but we can get up again. Hopefully. With lots of love and support. And guts and determination. And a great sense of humour.

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coping with loss

Family Ties… Again

What is the meaning of family, anyway? To me it means I know who I know, and love who I love.

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choosing not to have children

Childless By Choice or By Chance

  At my book club a week or so ago, we discussed the use of the term “childless.” I say “we” but, actually, I started the discussion. Someone used the term innocently, in a comment, and I admit I ranted …

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aging

Travels with a Ninety Year Old

This week in my travels with a ninety year old I’ve learned a lesson. You get great service when your companion has a cane and a walker.

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family

Voices in Our Head

Sometimes we can still hear the voices of loved ones we miss. We hear their voices in our heads, and it’s comforting.

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family

This Was My Brother

A boy and his dog and his birthday cake. May 1948 ****************************************************************** “This Was My Brother” ********** by Mona Gould ************* This was my brother At Dieppe Quietly a hero Who gave his life Like a gift, Withholding nothing, His …

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