Bless Dad for providing one last family adventure. He wanted his ashes spread where his parents’ ashes had been scattered. (Too bad he couldn’t remember the specific spot, even two years ago.) We all flew to Sacramento separately, since most … Continue reading
Category Archives: Dad
Dad’s Closet and Drawers
Today my brother Geoff is starting his “vacation” from work to help prepare for the estate sale. He is our computer resource, familiar with researching prices and selling through eBay and Craig’s List. Today, though, he is concentrating on clearing … Continue reading
Start Sorting Dad’s Bookshelves
I slept in, had a relaxed morning, then spent four hours sorting the mixed items on one wall of bookshelves. I actually enjoyed myself. There was artwork from Japan, technical books and files from past jobs, art school textbooks (wow!), … Continue reading
Anxiety Attack
After that exhausting workshop, I had a leisurely day, aah, sleeping in, showering, and enjoying my lovely hotel room a bit. I caught up with email and Facebook, after a break of almost three days. That helped me transition back … Continue reading
Day 2 of “Finding Your True Self”
After an hour of invigorating SunDo exercises, Ray and I read each other’s autobiography out loud to each other. We had each written our own last night so knew the material well. However, listening to it in the third person … Continue reading
“Finding Your True Self” Workshop
Today and tomorrow are dedicated to an intense weekend of self-exploration, with the intent of pushing past multiple layers of consciousness and getting down to the very core of oneself. I signed up through the Chakra Healing Arts Center outside … Continue reading
CELEBRATION OF DAD’S LIFE
Three weeks after Dad passed over to the Other Side, our family hosted a Celebration of Dave’s Life at his house in Nederland, Colorado. We did not know who would come or how long they would stay. After all, our … Continue reading
Two Signals from Dad Today
What a wondrous day! The sky was gloriously blue, and the roads were mostly dry. I went to tai chi for the first time in 3 weeks, aah. How could the day improve? As soon as I got onto the … Continue reading
Dad Dies with a Smile on His Face
Last night, was a busy one for the family. I went alone to Boulder for my weekly class in Anand Vadehra’s “Quantum Astrology: Interface to Your Infinite Potential.” David and Kevin went out to dinner together. (They have a 2-man … Continue reading
“Dad’s” Switzerland Trail in Snow
I was afraid to look at Dad this morning—he looked to NOT have moved a single muscle since I rolled him onto his “off” side last night. He was indeed still breathing. I removed his underpants for the first time … Continue reading