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Different parts of the same mountain.

Different parts of the same mountain.

The last year has challenged all of us in different ways. As my mother-in-law said just a month into COVID-19, "there is no one not affected by this." It just looks a little different for each of us. Whether we like it or not, we're all in this together. We see it differently, as though we're all touching one part of a mountain from different parts of it's vast landscape.Some folks are grievi…
Gold bracelet locket marking their time in the Peace Corp in the 60s.

Gold bracelet locket marking their time in the Peace Corp in the 60s.

"For my Mom. This is a photo of my Mom & Dad from around 1965. I chose this photo because I love the 60s vibe and the convoy in the background, which immediately indicates it was taken during their Peace Corps service as teachers in Malaysia, which played such a huge role in their lives. They always spoke fondly about that time while we were growing up and still keep in touch with their fellow…
Henry Locket: Photo of brother who passed away.

Henry Locket: Photo of brother who passed away.

"For my nephew Dereck, pictured in the middle. His brother Dustin died of an overdoes three years ago. Dustin was a “Big” personality and impacted many people in a positive way. Derek and Dustin were very close and did everything together. Dustin’s loss has been difficult for the entire family. He was only 26 when he died."…
I know how to begin.

I know how to begin.

The direction that we're all headed together isn't completely clear to me, and I'm not sure exactly which path we're on or how to ensure we're headed in the right direction, and this existential confusion about the state of - everything - can put me into a mental stalemate that stalls any and all progress at all. Not the progress that means I've checked things off a to do list or put laundry away…