This is a simple story: I became a widow at fifty, and my life changed in ways that are not easy to explain, even to myself. We all invent ourselves, more or less consciously, out of what we are and … Read More
If you choose to bring in the New Year by yourself than do it in style. Try a glass of champagne or wine with double buttered popcorn and a favorite movie. I suggest a motivational movie like: Sea Biscuit, Rocky, … Read More
The whole holiday season is hard when you’re a widow. But as you struggled through it, did you do something kind for someone or been on the receiving end of a thoughtful gesture? When you share something, even a small … Read More
Forget about what’s possible and what’s impossible. Let your mind drift as you think about all the possibilities. Here are a few worldly gifts to get you thinking: • The gift of understanding and not being too quick to judge … Read More
I get it, Christmas is stressful for Widows – I know because I’m a widow just like you. One stress buster I use is listening to Christmas jazz or other mellow music for 30 minutes as it can trigger the … Read More
Marketing is setup to make us feel like scrooge if we don’t shower our loved ones with gifts. As widows we sometimes buy into the idea that our love is shown in the value of our gifts. Please know that … Read More
With the holiday season, comes the family get-togethers with different generations and values. Depending on which generation hosts the family get-togethers, it can be stressful dealing with different personalities, lifestyles and ages. This is especially true if they are staying … Read More
I know life is hard when we are grieving and the holidays just intensive those feelings. But you can get through it with a little helping hand and I’ve got a list for you, a collection of hints to make … Read More
Holidays can be used to honor our loved ones. Light a candle, tell favorite stories or share meaningful pictures. You may want to make a decoration, plant a tree or pick your own unique way to honor them. It’s also … Read More
Sometimes, when times are tough, a home cooked meal (giving or receiving) can be just the thing you need to lift your spirits. The last thing people think about in times of grief is cooking. It’s a true blessing to … Read More