grief

Understanding Our Dreams

Kimberly Wencl, July 8, 2010

Most of my dreams are elusive. I make every effort to remember them each morning, but I have little success. Fragments pop into my mind throughout my day reminding me that my dreams are present in some part of my consciousness.

Celebrating Food and Family

Kimberly Wencl, June 25, 2010

dining table

I love that I now have the time and desire to read more. I just finished reading the book Spoon Fed written by Kim Severson, Food Editor at the New York Times.

The Fine Line Between Joy and Despair

Lissa Rankin, May 26, 2010

I was in a workshop a while back where we were invited to feel- really feel- our despair. This did not sound like fun for me. I do a really good job of staying positive almost all of the time, even when I’m feeling shitty. I was raised to be a good little Pollyanna, always seeing the light in every person, the opportunity in every tragedy, the rainbow in every storm. It has served me well for many years, but at what cost?

How to Help a Grieving Child

Guest Author, April 17, 2010

Dearest Pinkies, Please welcome back my Pink Mommy, Trish Rankin. A few weeks ago a Pinkie e-mailed me to ask how she might help her daughter deal with the death of a friend. Since Mom teaches grief classes, I thought she’d be the best person to answer. And answer she did. I hope her wisdom is helpful to those of you whose child may be experiencing a loss. Thank you, Mommy!