Tag Archives: grandchildren

Escaping the Doldrums

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Jan Morrill

I have to admit, weekends aren’t what they used to be. In the past, they were something to look forward to–outings with family or friends, movies, shopping . . . without a mask. But mostly, we looked forward to family … Continue reading →

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The Ineffability of a Hug

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Jan Morrill

BEHIND THE SCENES: SETTING: This morning, 6:30. Jan is sitting at her computer. Steve walks in with a cup of coffee. STEVE: Are you going to walk this morning? JAN: No, I’m going to work on a blog. STEVE (Happy … Continue reading →

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The “Both/And” of Saying Goodbye

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Jan Morrill

“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” ~ Kahlil Gibran A few weeks ago, on the last day of a memory-filled vacation to Florida, we learned that my son, Adam, got … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Place

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Jan Morrill

Many of you don’t know that Steve is a beautiful writer. When he read the following journal entry to me last night, I asked him if I could post it on my blog. May 27, 2019 After a long day … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, love, memories, Uncategorized | Tagged Disneyland, grandchildren, grandparent, love, Minnie Mouse | 6 Comments

Month of Thanks Giving: Day 26 (Life Goes On)

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Jan Morrill

On this first Thanksgiving without my mom, thoughts and memories of her will fill all of our hearts and minds. Yesterday, I pulled out several of her favorite recipes, and as I measured flour and sugar, as I chopped pecans … Continue reading →