Pottery. Photography. And All Things Handmade.
Over the past five years, we have lost four dear family members: my Mom, my Mother-in-law, my Aunt, my Brother. All four have left things behind for us to deal with. Many things were donated or found new homes with family and friends; however, many boxes of things remain. This summer, I've been going through... Continue Reading →
The essay below, "Goodbye Dr. Spock", was written by Anna Quindlen November 2000 for Newsweek. She eloquently wrote how I feel about being a Mom. I have cherished this essay through the years. “If not for the photographs, I might have a hard time believing they ever existed. The pensive infant with the swipe of... Continue Reading →
Waves of memories. Waves of grief for a life taken too soon. But also waves of joy for the life we had together as sister and brother. Just as there are waves in the ocean, grief has waves too. Some waves are gentle. Some waves surprise me. And some waves knock me off my feet.... Continue Reading →
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