Tag Archives: bereavement

Dead Men’s Chair

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Sheila N

The chair in front of the desk has two pieces of clothing on it. One is an orange jacket: plain; fairly big; in relatively good condition. The other is green and white; small(er); patterned with lines of x’s, and quite … Continue reading →

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An Inelegant Deficiency: Anxiety, Writing, & Loss

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Sheila N

“It’s an act of faith. It’s going on when you no longer believe. It’s walking right into that wilderness.” – Natalie Goldberg, “Wild Mind” “I’ve had an elegant sufficiency, and anything else would be flippity floppity.” – my mum-in-law What … Continue reading →

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Like Wheat that Springeth Green: Easter

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Sheila N

Most adults accept that, even after great loss, in some form at least, love will come again. After bereavement, though grief never truly leaves us, there is always love enough out there for new friendships, perhaps a new partner, or … Continue reading →

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A Vigorous & Colourful Personality : a Blog for Mothering Sunday

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Sheila N

Hi Mom, It’s that time, again, Mothering Sunday. Mother’s Day, in American, though the latter is in May, not March. I remember how I used to buy a card for you, in March, then post it in time for Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness, Samhain, and Loss

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Sheila N

Samhain is the Pagan name for Hallow’een. Like most holidays, it’s a bit of a mix: feasting, remembrance of the dead, and the turning of the year. I love a good midnight feast, as well as having two New Years. … Continue reading →

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