Friday Photo Flashback

“There is something about losing a mother that is permanent and inexpressible—a wound that will never quite heal.” –Susan Wiggs “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever.” –Unknown “Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn’t know it was there until it shattered, and then … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

The Impact They Made

When I was 11 years old, my grandpa died. I knew him as a grandson would - a fun loving family member. This was the extent of how I knew him. I knew him in family situations. He loved to golf, went to church, laughed a lot, and snored when he napped. It wasn't until … Continue reading The Impact They Made →

Holiday Grief

The song says, "It's the most wonderful time of the year," but for some, it isn't. Some are dealing with grief and the loss of a loved one and I tend to think that the holidays make that grief a bit more difficult than it already is. I have written about death and grief before. … Continue reading Holiday Grief →

Time. Life. Death. Ripples.

The longest song I ever played on the air was Alice's Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie which is just over 18 minutes long. We played this on the classic rock station (and sometimes on the oldies station) every Thanksgiving. To those who love the song, it was the perfect length. To those who hated the song, … Continue reading Time. Life. Death. Ripples. →