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I decided to share some of my favorite things, starting with movies. The movie in a nutshell: finding love during a global pandemic. There are scenes in this movie I can relate to, the intimacy shared in particular. The movie is hopeful above all else. The soundtrack is sparse, hauntingly beautiful in places. A movie […]
A light-hearted blog post. No Corona or Daddy is dead business. Promise. My sister has some serious atoning to do. She has, consistently I might add, suggested the worse horror movies ever. Yes, the kind where nothing happens or we end up falling asleep. Of course she loves those movies as she hates a good […]
The only person in my immediate vicinity who understands every bit of what I am feeling is Gilda. So I walk to her house and sit on her floor while she speaks. When I can’t find words I like hearing people talk. I enjoy the way the words spill over me, unseating all the things […]
Thought I would share some candid thoughts. Again, this is gonna download straight to your device, so be warned. The Tower is a card in the tarot deck. Podcast Tower Energy
I shed one small tear at my Father’s memorial service. As I felt the sadness well in my throat, the most sensible thought popped into my mind.Old Man, Ithought, you had a good life.You were loved, knew it and you are no longer in pain. I have no need to cry. The truth is I was […]
My father’s memorial is a few hours away and all I can do is listen to music. I imagine being on stage with my band, great sound, lightning and food afterwards. We all need something to keep us going. A spark, a small thought that can grow and be nurtured with the right friends and […]
I spoke to my friend Noel today about Daddy dying. My brother picked up my phone, as I have not been answering any calls. I was rather proud of myself, I must admit. I sounded very together. Ask me how I am coping and my answer is simple: I cook. All mails or texts of […]
Before I share a small bit of writing I want to share something funny that happened a few minutes ago. The entire house was filled with family, my sister and the kids arrived, my father’s memorial is taking place rather soon. I walked into the lounge, the TV on full blast while my Mother and […]
The mind is a strange planet, and I know I am not alone. Your mind is just as odd as mine. Already I can feel a strategy brewing as to how to deal with my father’s death. On the one hand my mind says….hey, why be sad, the old dude is not missing. He is […]
Daddy’s dead. Two hours ago. I wonder as I write if this is who I am. One who seeks the solidity of words, as though they can anchor me here more than any person could. Words are safer and music safest. My Mother is a rock of course, her faith wrapped firmly around her with […]