Now that I’m widowed, my to-do lists are twice as long as they used to be. So I’m turning tradition on its head and making my New Year’s resolution — do less! Read more.
Barbara’s Riffs on Life
Widowed: Caught in the Time Warp of Grief
It’s a New Year — Another One!
Another new year has arrived. Time passes and it won’t stop. Here’s what I had to say about that back in 1990. Read more.
What to Do With a Kid on a Rainy Day
Grandchild No. 1 came for a holiday visit and it rained all week. Here’s what we found to do with a kid on a rainy day. Read more.
May Your Days Be Merry!
On my Christmas card this year, “May your days be merry,” is code for — may your days be filled with hope and faith. Read more.
Widowed: I Got Caught in the Act of Crying for My Husband
I came home to what I thought was an empty house but, widowed, I got caught in the act of crying for my husband. Noisily. Read more.