It Was a Monday
I am not sleeping, so I will write. Tonight (which is now yesterday) at dinner, Liam asked, “Do you know what today is?” and Jim and I looked at each… Read more It Was a Monday →
My Friend Pam
In the past I’ve written tributes to lost friends George, Mary, and Steve. Today I want to share the tribute I wrote for my friend Pam. She was killed last month in a head-on collision. Pam’s daughters agreed that we should share this, and one of her daughters read the words at Pam’s funeral. Pam’s church was so full I stood at the back and people were seated in the entryway outside of the sanctuary to say goodbye to this remarkable woman. As the terrible shock is wearing off, the… Read more My Friend Pam →
An Aging Grace
Today is September 15. Today would have been my grandmother Della’s 90th birthday, but she died when she was 76. Her husband, my grandfather, died at 67. He would have… Read more An Aging Grace →
Seasons Change
April is a strange month. This April we had twenty-two inches of snow in less than two days. April is full of birthdays, memories, and taxes. April is the time… Read more Seasons Change →
Welcome to the Machine
I’ve had a week, and it’s only Wednesday night. Yesterday I spent the day at our Children’s Hospital for Liam’s annual pin cushion and cardio fun house and today is… Read more Welcome to the Machine →
The Shape and Texture of a Decade
Eight days ago, I attended my 20 year high school reunion. It was good to see old friends, but I found I am an entirely different person than I was… Read more The Shape and Texture of a Decade →
Amanda Rose Adams 