Widower

Fall was feeling kind of normal…until it wasn’t

I was well on my way to writing a lengthy article last month about how this fall was beginning to feel normal: after a few months of warm summer weather, we caught a few days of cool/crisp days and nights which, coupled with the start of my…

Closure is a Little Harder Than Laying Down a Rock…

My goal for this Medium writing project has always been to paint an honest, accurate picture of what it’s like for one human with a particular life story to move through the process of grieving and rebuilding.

Another Unexpected Zinger

I got tagged last week, completely unexpectedly, and it’s the ones you don’t see coming that hit you the hardest…

Walking around our university, in route to a meeting, I saw a first responder team parked on the side of the road with their lights flashing. No…

A Lovely Surprise

Early in my grief process, I learned that I had to take peoples’ words with a grain of salt when they expressed condolences. Not knowing what to say, folks would make vague statements like, ‘If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask.’ But of course, those statements were not entirely…

Finding Door C

When you’ve lived with an academic, particularly one who is interested in philosophy, rhetoric, and communication, you‘ve spent a lot of time sitting around, chatting, and luxuriating in the exploration of ideas.

My Intentions for 2024

I learned a while ago that the notion of a singular, New Year’s resolution just doesn’t vibe with my personality, so I instead focus on a series of intentions I’d like to pursue in the new year. In 2024, I’m focusing on some intentions related to recent struggles I’ve had with anger.

Unexpected Travel (with the Requisite Reflection)

I was talking recently with a friend about the fact that we seem to be losing family, friends, and loved ones at an increasing rate. His take: as we age into our 5th decade, we’re entering a new season of our lives.