Apr 26, 20212 minPaint me surprisedOn my birthday in 2013, Ramón and I went to a place where we drank wine and painted. For the next several years, Ramón insisted that his...
Jan 20, 20214 minThe gossip on grief: Six months laterGrief is powerful. In fact, it's so mighty it has rendered society largely incapable of discussing it. Today marks 6 months of widowhood.
Aug 18, 20204 minBefores and aftersA few weeks ago, two of my long-time cohorts stopped by to enjoy drinks and conversation – and bring dinner (Yum!). My friend Amanda...
Jun 16, 20202 minDay +67: Smoother watersIt’s day +67 since Ramón’s transplant. Given that the first 100 days are critical, it’s relieving to know we’re two-thirds of the way...
May 17, 20201 minDay +37: DevelopingI love this picture from a friend's wedding in Charleston in 2014. It looks so effortless and obnoxiously lovey-dovey. In reality,...
Jul 28, 20191 minIt's the cliiiiiiiimbAt this time last year, we were enjoying the picturesque Colorado Rockies, and now we find ourselves facing a different kind of mountain....
Jun 10, 20192 min#BoneMarrowMondayIs #ManCrushMonday still a thing? Regardless, it's also #BoneMarrowMonday, because we've got news. Today we saw the oncologist, and...
Jul 21, 20173 minWalking the pathThis photograph will be forever etched into my mind and my soul. The year was 1998, and I was at the annual cystic fibrosis camp, Camp...