Apr 7, 20232 minMy grief shoesFlat feet and hospital floors don’t mesh. When I moved into the hospital after Ramón’s cardiac arrest in spring of 2020, my flat feet...
Nov 25, 20223 minA flight of imaginationI have a complicated relationship with airplanes. I was once headed to NYC for a work trip and had an awful asthma attack. I was gasping...
Oct 21, 20221 minI'm published!I was embarrassed to admit I wanted to be a writer for a very long time. I was fearful of seeming unrealistic, for one, but putting my...
Jul 27, 20221 minRole reversalEXTRA! EXTRA! I recently wrote a guest post for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Here's where to find it: Role Reversal: When Someone With...
Jun 21, 20223 min[updated] Yes, I want a Fanta (Fanta). *tears*The original post has been updated below. It's no secret that I write a lot about grief — it's been a significant part of my life. Today,...
Feb 28, 20223 minA-O-KSeveral days ago, I hopped in my car to head to an appointment, and my Pandora app automatically connected to the car’s audio. I fumbled...
Nov 6, 20214 minGet outta here!Though I’m delayed, I’m sure this post will surprise just about nobody. The Braves are World Series Champions! In some ways, it feels...
Jun 3, 20211 minOpen doorsOne day last June while I was staying in the hospital with Ramón, I decided to watch the video of his swearing in ceremony. Since he was...
Jul 27, 20202 minOne weekIt’s been one week since we said goodbye to Ramón, and it’s been more than 14 weeks since I said farewell to the version of Ramón I’d...