This picture likely means nothing to most HOTties. And that’s understandable since very few, if any readers, know where this picture was taken. I took it in a development near my current home. I need to clarify that my current home is across the street(well, actually a busy highway)from my former home that Jamey, Caeley … Continue reading Early 2025 Father’s Day
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6 years—and a trip through a green cemetery.
Hi HOTties. In my infinite laziness, this year’s anniversary post was a live Facebook feed of Cael and my visit through the Steelmantown Cemetery. For those of you who haven’t read some of my previous posts, this is a “green” cemetery—no embalming, no caskets, everything(people included) is 100% biodegradable. All plots are still hand-dug by … Continue reading 6 years—and a trip through a green cemetery.
The Final Firsts
Yesterday was the one year anniversary of Jamey's death. It also marked the last of "The Firsts" for me and Cael. "The Firsts" can be ominous milestones in the infant phases of grief. We often ask ourselves how, as a widower, we'll manage an anniversary dinner with only one place-setting. We ponder how … Continue reading The Final Firsts
Setting the Record Straight-ish
Couldn't Find a Better Duet to Introduce a New Idea So it's about time I come clean about some things. The initial reason for the blog was to share the story of Jamey, Caeley and me as we navigated through the last months of Jamey's life. I wanted to incorporate some of the major players … Continue reading Setting the Record Straight-ish
The Holidaze
Seasons grievings and the roller coaster of emotions
Headed Into Overtime 