Inspiration

January 26, 2022
Pick a Number: Making it Through a New Year and the Hard Days Ahead

Pick a Number: Making it Through a New Year and the Hard Days Ahead

Pick a number between 1 and 60. Remember it. … For anyone who has recently experienced the death of a family member the idea of a […]
March 25, 2021
A Year Changes You

A Year Changes You

As hope begins to flicker in with vaccinations and re-openings I feel the great temptation to forget all that we’ve been through this last year and […]
June 17, 2020
The Gravity of Grief

The Gravity of Grief, and a Way Through

Stick with me on this one – I think it’s important. When COVID lockdowns started, I found myself very isolated at home with two very little […]
March 28, 2019
Seeing Signs: Love From Beyond the Grave

Seeing Signs: Love From Beyond the Grave

Ok, so this title may sound a little … different – thanks for clicking anyway : ) Have you ever wished for a “sign”? I know […]
January 23, 2019
Gently "Tidying Up" After a Death: Using the KonMari Method

Gently “Tidying Up” After a Death: Using the KonMari Method

Perhaps you’ve seen the new show on Netflix, Tidying Up or you’ve heard of Marie Kondo and her philosophy of how to go through your home deciding […]
October 24, 2018
Making New Memories from the Old   (Up-cycling & Great Gift Ideas!)

Making New Memories from the Old (Up-cycling & Great Gift Ideas!)

One of the often unaddressed issues families face after a loved one dies, is what to keep and how to keep it? Often times we feel […]
June 14, 2018
Missing Your Dad on Father's Day

Missing Your Dad on Father’s Day

Living intentionally with people is paramount to living well. I also believe intentionality is essential to grieving well. Father’s Day hits a tender spot. Every year […]
November 16, 2017
Talking with the Dead

Talking with the Dead

I have learned so much from grieving people and I continue to be amazed at the creative, meaningful, and symbolic rituals they take on in the […]
July 23, 2017
My Favorite Advice About Time

My Favorite Advice About Time

I recently finished a podcast called S-Town that featured the true & tragic story John B. McLemore, an astoundingly brilliant horologist – that is, someone who […]