aging parents, Family, Kids, Uncategorized, writing

The Long Road to Loss

Last year I wrote a post about grieving through the anticipation of death and loss. This year, on what would have been my dad’s seventy-third birthday, I am finishing up plans for a socially distanced compliant church memorial service. Our grief journey has been a long road to loss.

california, Family, Hiking, Kids, outdoors, Pets, Travel

Mountains of Monrovia

Penelope enjoyed a day at the small but scenic Grand Avenue Park, nestled in Monrovia's foothills at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains,.

Family, traditions, Uncategorized, writing

The Last Good Day

With both sadness and gratitude, the Cranky Camper reflects on the last celebration before the Covid19 shutdowns: Jacob's Eagle Court.