I just started watching CNN's Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy and it's been great! I'm two episodes in. Watching it made me realize how heart broken I was of learning about Anthony Bourdain's death. Torey was there that morning as we were getting ready for work. I was sitting on our bed and scrolling through... Continue Reading →
“Missing Who I Once Was”
Recently I posted how much I miss Torey and added something about missing who I once was. A friend, Suzanne, reached out to me and asked what I meant by that. I'm glad she asked me this because it made me put my thoughts into words: As far as “missing who I once was” –... Continue Reading →
Besides Actual Physical Pain…
... I don't think anything is worst than grief. This shit sucks.
Plenty of Sharks in the Sea, Too
The past year and a half has been a damn eye-opener in reference to SO many people! I cannot believe some of the interactions I’ve had – many have been embarrassing. I’m not sure if this is “human nature” but wow … I’m just going to say that some folks belong in a “selfish boat”... Continue Reading →
#46’s Inauguration
I don’t even know where to start! I re-wrote the beginning of this post at least six times already… all I can say is, “Good riddance #45!” My goodness – the past four years have been the darkest in so many ways… I kept looking back on 45’s inauguration and how surreal it seemed. It... Continue Reading →
The Day Our Son Was Born (carrying on…)
I'm using this platform to share the story of the birth of Das ... I used to update this on Facebook but they no longer offer the Notes platform! My son turns seventeen on 1.11.2021 and here's my memory: Back in January of 2004, we lived off of Chimney Rock & Highway 59 in Houston…... Continue Reading →
A Reminder to Myself
This was posted in one of my grief groups - I really needed to see this.
The Innkeeper
One of my fondest childhood memories was when I was in 3rd grade/class in India – at Stanley Girls High School. Don’t let the “high school” part of the name of the place throw you off … I can’t really explain so I included a wiki link! My parents had decided to take my brother... Continue Reading →
Not Ready
Note: This post is NOT meant to upset anyone or hurt anyone's feelings. It's just a log to keep track of my grief journey ... I posted this in one of my grief groups: No one wants to really hear about your struggle with grief unless they've been through something similar as you... and even... Continue Reading →
“Keep yo’ hands outta my pockets, woman!”
One of the things I miss any time I do laundry is reminding Torey to empty his pockets out before putting his pants/shorts/jeans in the laundry bin. He'd always forget and things like mints, lighters and money would end up in the load if I didn't check. He'd forget and one time I took it... Continue Reading →
Belligerent Gus 