• The Final Season

    seasonsThis, the new season of my life:

    It appears this is the final season of my life.  Depressing, oh yeah.  Come on, I want to live forever.  I always say I want to see how this all turns out.  I was told that everyone has to leave the party early at some point.  It is a reality.  Often, I can be heard saying, “I can’t imagine life without me.”

  • Everyday Sadness

    SadnessSadness and depression manifest differently across various age groups, influenced by developmental stages, life circumstances, and societal factors. 

    I was in fifth grade when my very favorite grandpa died.  It was the first person in my life who died up to this point, other than my dog.  

  • Lost Souls in Frames

    fearsIt is hard to focus on just one of my greatest fears.  It seems I have several.  But to minimize them here is the first one:  I am, and have been terrified of being in an auto accident and dying from the result.  This has gone on for as long as I can remember.  When I was younger I would actually decline going out of town, especially when my husband was driving, as I was terrified of getting killed in an auto accident.  I overcame it for a while, but I must say I think being more aware of my mortality at this time, it has come back to haunt me.