Who are the biggest influences in your life? Without a doubt - my mother. Growing up, I assumed that everyone's mom was like mine. She made food for us, packed our school lunches, and kept up the house. She enrolled us in school, made sure we did our homework, and took us to the doctor … Continue reading Writing prompt 12/26/22
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Hawaii’s Lava Flows are a Time to Honor and Reflect
After months of increasingly frequent earthquakes, on November 27, 2022, the world’s largest active volcano awoke for the first time in nearly 40 years. The Mauna Loa volcano makes up roughly half of Hawaii island's land mass, and the news of the event has spread worldwide. “A volcanic eruption is a physical manifestation of so … Continue reading Hawaii’s Lava Flows are a Time to Honor and Reflect
Eating Hawaiian Style
Since moving to the Big Island of Hawaii, I've had a powerful desire to sample all aspects of the culture. Given my culinary background, food is naturally one of my primary interests. I have assembled a short list here, and will continue to add to this list as I have the opportunity. Poi Perhaps the … Continue reading Eating Hawaiian Style
Ahhh Hawai’i Life
I have lived here on the island of Hawaii for a solid seven months now. There has been so much to learn! Yes, all of the times I have been here visiting - as well as my life on Oahu as a child - pretty much prepared me for the culture change, but it's a … Continue reading Ahhh Hawai’i Life
Living with my mother’s dementia
My mother was quite the adventurer during her life. As a Navy spouse, she traveled all over the planet and enjoyed socializing and meeting new people. She volunteered, took art classes, swam laps daily, collected art, and did some scuba diving. After my father died, she still lived a full life and used to email … Continue reading Living with my mother’s dementia
Marjorie D. Erikson
9/14/1924 - 6/17/2020 Marjorie (Marge) passed away peacefully June 17, 2020 at her care facility in Lynnwood, WA. She was born in Mount Vernon, NY to Oscar and Dorothea (Hermann) Abel. Marge was married to Warren "Erik" Erikson, who preceded her in death in 2004. Marge and Erik met in grade school and were reunited … Continue reading Marjorie D. Erikson
My hospital experience – an ode to Mom and her caregivers
“My mom is in the hospital. I feel so lost.” Those were my thoughts over the last few days. My amazing mother, 95 years old, was hospitalized with an infection. She has dementia so the hospital allowed me to be her support person while she was there. She has been living in a wonderful memory … Continue reading My hospital experience – an ode to Mom and her caregivers
December 14
I have not been able to find the right words for this, but I decided to stop putting off writing about it any longer. I have been avoiding writing because I didn't want to revisit those emotions yet. But that's not fair. My niece and nephew, their parents, and all of the other families affected … Continue reading December 14
A meal at the old folks home
I recently had a meal at an assisted living facility not far from where I live. My 91-year-old mother is considering moving there and we were invited since she's on the waiting list. Mom currently lives in a facility that has been purchased twice in the last two years by mega-corporations. When she first moved … Continue reading A meal at the old folks home
9/11
Today I woke up with a heavy heart as I do every September 11 for the last 18 years. I remembered the moment when I realized the first plane crash was not an accident as I watched the second plane hit the tower. I remembered being so stunned I couldn't think. I went to the … Continue reading 9/11
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