Anniversaries mark momentous events. They are supposed to be happy occasions. Some I would just rather forget. My mother died four years ago this week. I can never seem to remember the exact date. It was the weekend after Presidents’ Day. I remember that because I flew to California that holiday weekend to see my… Continue reading Anniversaries
Category: Family Relationships
Where’s the FUN in dysfunctional?
I have a nephew who is turning 26 today (Happy Birthday Boo-boo-butthead!). I am extremely proud of the man that he has become. He is, and always has been, wise beyond his years. He says things that make me say to myself, “WOW! Where the hell did he learn that?” Unfortunately, those same ideas of… Continue reading Where’s the FUN in dysfunctional?
Daddy forgot my birthday
Okay, I know. I’m 40 years old. It shouldn’t matter to me whether my dad remembers my birthday. He was bad with birthdays when I was growing up, but he always remembered mine because it’s two days before his wedding anniversary. I was actually due to be born on my parents’ wedding anniversary. It’s not… Continue reading Daddy forgot my birthday