Google Grim Reaper















It’s believing that our pain can be given new life.

It’s keeping faith in humanity.

It’s hope.

It’s learning to Enjoy the Ride in the process.





16 responses

  1. This is so beautifully written, taking poignant up a good notch. Sometimes it feels as if the world is wrapping up, like the way a film production does…all the sets come down, the players leave. I’m sorry you had so much sadness come calling. The upside is, it makes the light so much stronger, when the sun shines. Great piece…stirring, thought provoking in its pure, tenderly penned truth. Susannah

    1. Thank you, Grasshopper! Your words always make me feel better.

      1. Kate even sent me an email to make sure I saw it. She said…she’s such a great writer 🙂

  2. Loved this. I’ve spent the year whining about the weather but perhaps that’s a cover. Never complain about what’s really bothering you. This hasn’t been one of my favorite years although it looks like we are ending it healthy and alive. As a side, I did a lot of work on ancestry this year and was astounded at how many relatives that I’m not in touch with have died. Many are younger than me. It was both sobering and a time for introspection. Perhaps the grim reaper and I are playing a game of catch me if you can.

    1. Let’s keep that healthy and alive thing going, shall we? Maybe you can be my Google Grimreaper assistant, but I’ll tell you up front, the pay sucks.

  3. I’m afraid of ancestry…God knows who I’d dig up…so to speak. Bride of Frankenstein clutching a bloody martini glass. Top would agree, thank goodness for humor.

  4. Peering through the darkness to find the light beyond has always been a struggle for me. I imagine doing your job would pull me into a place I’d just as soon never see. You are strong, my friend.

    1. Some days, only on some days. Nice to see you ❤ Hope you and the boys are doing well these days.

  5. Hope. A beautiful…. and sometimes elusive thing. Especially in today’s world. But we’re resilient creatures and will always reach for the light, no matter how far away it seems. Sorry this year has been so trying , wishing you a bright and beautiful 2019.

    1. Thank you! I adore Hope, but you’re right, sometimes it’s hard to notice her hiding in the corner these days.

  6. While I hope next year is better, I learned years ago when I couldn’t wait for one year (1981) to end, the next year (1982) was infinitely worse. So I take what I get and hope.

    But a good result for tomorrow’s elections will certainly give me UBER hope!

  7. That job couldn’t have gone to a better woman. Now for the raise, please?

    Let’s all hold virtual hands. Here’s to no shocking surprises on November 6, and here’s hope for a launch into what must certainly be an awesome 2019.

    Yes, sadly, it’s true. People degrade with age. I know this, and yet it catches me by surprise every time. My 91 year old dad told me today he just hopes he doesn’t go out as a skeleton. ?? Maybe even humor degrades with age. Unless that joke is over my head.

    Your humor won’t go though. Funny to the end.

    Happy Nov. 7, I hope.

    1. My hope is that the universe is going to give me a big fat gift today as I watch these results.

  8. Beautiful post.

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