Monthly Archives: May 2013

In Memorium


“These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation that has a long history of patriotism and honor – and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free”  Michael Castle My godfather and favorite uncle, Edmond … Continue reading

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Lightening the Feather – On Rescue and Rescue Dogs


“It’s just that no one wants to be the one being rescued, we all want to do the rescuing.” ― Steven Brust, Iorich  Are we ever really ready to grieve yet set the grief apart to love again? I have … Continue reading

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Home is Where Your Mom Is


One of my most special treasures was given to me by my daughter when I moved from the house she grew up in to North Carolina.  It simply says, “Home is where your Mom is.” I was going to try … Continue reading

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Pain Divided – On Empathy


  “I do not ask the wounded person how he feels, I myself become the wounded person.” Walt Whitman from The Song of Myself  “I call him religious who understands the suffering of others.” Mahatma Gandhi Ah, empathy. Some say … Continue reading

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