May 2026

Widowhood 101: my first trip

Traveling has always been one of my favorite things. I remember at about the age of 10 being asked what I wanted to be when I grew up and saying, “I want to be a writer and go to London, England, and Paris, France.” I don’t know why I thought writing and traveling went together,Continue reading “Widowhood 101: my first trip”

Widowhood 101: perception is NOT reality

Wooden chair with plaid blanket by window showing sunset outside

I still remember the time when someone said to me, “You know, perception IS reality.” And though I can’t remember to what she was referring, I knew with absolute certainty the opposite is true. I was not going to argue with this individual as she held a respected position in the business world while IContinue reading “Widowhood 101: perception is NOT reality”