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Category Archives: Family
Like Mothers
Today would have been my mother’s 76th birthday. In her honor, we’re going to a beach she loved on Puget Sound to walk, pick up shells, and watch birds–some of her favorite things to do. Also in her honor, I … Continue reading
Dispatch from the Pandemic
Lately, I find myself weeping at the slightest provocation. I’m not sure if that’s because my mom died three months ago or because of the pandemic—or if, possibly, there’s no way to separate each event out from the other. My … Continue reading
Let Me Tell You About My Mother II
“We have calcium in our bones, iron in our veins, carbon in our souls, and nitrogen in our brains. 93 percent stardust, with souls made of flames, we are all just stars that have people names.” – Nikita Gill On … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's, Death with Dignity, Family, VSED
Tagged dementia, elder care, hastening death, VSED
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Radical Acceptance; or, Elsamaren vs. The Von Trapp Family Singers
This morning’s headline was expected (and, frankly, inevitable) but still gratifying: The House of Representatives is drawing up articles of impeachment against Trump even as I type, signalling a new chapter in the horror story of his so-called presidency. Finally! … Continue reading
Posted in Family, LGBTQ+, Parenting
Tagged Elsamaren, Frozen 2, holiday movies, Sound of Music
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Homophones, Synonyms, and Queer Folk, Oh My
A couple of nights ago at dinner, Kris was telling us about a book she’d just finished: My Squirrel Days, a collection of personal essays written by actor Ellie Kemper from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. At one point, Kris explained, Kemper … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Family, LGBTQ+, Parenting
Tagged inclusive curriculum, queer parenting, teaching moment, welcoming schools
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