I knew this day was coming, and I dreaded the thought. Over the past two years, I often referred to the numbers. The numbers revealed global COVID-19 cases and COVID deaths. Updated daily, the COVID-19 Dashboard posted by Johns Hopkins University & Medicine dictated how we spent our lives, primarily indoors. Most of my days were spent … Read more
Everything about our lives has changed. Our daily routines have been altered, our connections with people have become digital, and some have been lost. Without knowing vaccine status, hugs, handshakes, and innocently reaching out to touch a hand are only memories. While many people are desperately eager to get back to normal, some have a … Read more
It’s hard to believe that four years have passed since my mother died. When I reflect on the days leading up to her death, my memories are still vivid. I made arrangements to fly to her hometown in Connecticut one week after a planned surgery. Other family members assisted during the surgery, and I would … Read more