Frances Discusses Loneliness

Why are we able to discuss solitude, but have concerns about mentioning loneliness? This was the question that my mother, Frances, and I discussed this week. My father passed over 12 years ago. Was my mother lonely? Loneliness is often viewed as a more sensitive and vulnerable topic compared to solitude or the inner journey.Continue reading “Frances Discusses Loneliness”

Sending a Letter in Green Ink

Happy Mother’s Day I have come back to cursive writing after many years of using a typewriter, followed by the computer keyboard, to record my thoughts, ideas and reflections. Fountain pens are perfect for cursive writing, which is making a comeback in the world of keyboards and digitalization. A few weeks ago, my first penContinue reading “Sending a Letter in Green Ink”