Archive for October, 2009
On the Kitchen Counter
If Bette Davis were here, she’d put one hand on her hip, survey the place and declare: “What a dump!” The state of my apartment always has reflected the state of my mind. It’s as if someone raised the volume on my “YOU’RE A MESS” knob. How’s THAT for a mirror?! Wherever I go, there [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )A thriving planet from vintage to vintage to vintage
VintageAWESOME is proud to participate today in Blog Action Day (www.blogactionday.org), where bloggers from all over the world will discuss climate change as it relates to their blog’s theme/perspective. What’s Blog Action Day got to do with VintageAWESOME? Think about your wonderful lifetime . . . the music you cherish, the memories, the world you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What To Say When You Don’t Know What To Say
Many people hesitate to offer comfort to those who are grieving because they think they don’t know what to say and are afraid of saying “the wrong thing.” You are not expected to – nor can you (unfortunately) – “fix it”. Don’t let this fear ultimatey prevent you from saying anything at all or keep [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )You Are My Sunshine
My mother died a month ago today. How is that possible? It feels like 10 minutes. Those last days and moments with her are still fresh, as is the aftermath of doing and numbness. I am flooded with memories. For Mom and me, memories and music went together. Most summers when I was a kid (late [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Miscellaneous (first trip to the house since . . . )
It’s had to happen sooner or later, right? That first mecca up to Mom’s after she died. Seems I’ll never stop underestimating the ninja qualities of this entire experience. I did not, however, make this trip without reinforcements; my friend Denys and her fiance bravely volunteered to drive me up this weekend. I can never [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )
