The Last Chapter

A good memoir starts at the beginning. This one starts at the end. I guess that's your warning. Get out now while you can, while the story is bright and hopeful and you see me walking off into the sunset. It's only going to get darker from here. It is a few days before my … Continue reading The Last Chapter

Time of My Life

My parents just celebrated the birth of their ninth grandchild. Nine children, all in the span of five years, and they’ve only just begun. I am so happy for my sister, and thrilled for my parents who have evolved into this role so beautifully. And yet…gulp…they have evolved into this role…without a thought, a word … Continue reading Time of My Life