When Valentine’s Day Isn’t The Same
Valentine’s Day symbolizes love and hope for the future. But sometimes, after we’ve lost someone special, it can be difficult to enjoy this day. And this is thoroughly understandable. If you’re thinking of someone who is no longer with you today, try to remember the special Valentine’s Days you did get to share together. Try [...]
Christmas 2011
On this Christmas evening, I’m sitting with my family all relaxing together after a memorable day and eve. We’ve shared wonderful food, delicious desserts, fun gifts and so much laughter our sides hurt. There is something about spending time with my family when we goof around with each other, making each other scream and double-over [...]
Why Murder Never Goes Away
I can’t help but think about all the families affected today by the media reports that the Libya’s dictator, Moammar Gadhafi is dead. All the families around the world whose lives were irreparably damaged by the commands and actions of this man will once again be thrown into the past revisiting horrific memories of sorrow [...]
Steve Jobs: “Life is brief, and then you die. You know?”
I think the most admirable lesson Steve Jobs taught us about the way he lived his life was that he LIVED it. To the full. Overflowing. Nonstop. Always creating. Always dreaming. Always expanding. Completely. He used every drop of it and we grasped all he gave. Billions around the world honor him today as he [...]
9/11: Experiences, Reflections, Changes
I spent the summer of 2001 writing my book Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved One’s Death. The evening before 9/11 I was developing the press plan and rejoicing because the printer had called that Monday to say the galleys had been shipped via UPS and I should expect them in a few days. [...]
