by lori | Nov 18, 2014 | Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Feelings, Here and now, Love, Poetry
Stop Preaching Forgiveness to the Drowning a poem for me When you see a woman drowning don’t ask her to forgive the man beside her throwing anchors in her direction. You may be able to see that he is drowning too. She can’t. Plus, forgiving him now... by lori | Nov 14, 2014 | Acceptance, Caregiving, Essays, Forgiveness, Wayfinding
Shit. I’m just getting to write about all sorts of fun stuff these days. Woo frickin’ hoo, life, thanks. I’m not an expert on this subject, just somebody going through this pain right now. When to unfriend somebody you love – pre-contempt When you see that the next... by lori | Nov 13, 2014 | Alzheimer's, Care Partnering, Caregiving, Poetry
We thought the Alzheimer’s diagnosis would be hard. Then, that the slow losing of mom as we knew her would be beyond hard. These things seemed shatteringly difficult for so very many others. How could we expect anything else? But we’re nine years in now.... by lori | Sep 30, 2014 | Caregiving, Dance, Magic, Play and Magic, Story
Our pair of resident bald eagles have been away from home for more than a month — off on a river fishing working vacation, we’ve heard from other neighbors — after their baby grew up and left the nest in August. I didn’t realize how much... by lori | Aug 20, 2014 | Caregiving, Stillness, Wayfinding
Be quiet for gratitude. Give yourself time to notice the privileges sent your way today. Not everyone is so fortunate. When you see how lucky you are, you show up humble. When you see how lucky you are, you can listen and connect. Lose sight of that and in one breath,... by lori | Aug 11, 2014 | Caregiving, Here and now, Love, Poetry
A promise to my family… *********** Today, I will listen, not judge. Today, I will not trade in a deep ocean of love and respect for the red-hot coal of contempt. Today, I will forgive those who appear to judge me and those who appear to choose narrow...