Category Archives: Parents

More than what I have spent

Posted on August 13, 2016 by

Yesterday I bought a cemetery plaque for my mother’s grave.  The inscription will read, “Loving mother, kind soul, and free spirit.”  My brother came up with “free spirit” because my mother lived life on her terms. She was separated and … Continue reading →

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Edith Zelman Eulogy – Doris Cahill, author

Posted on March 3, 2016 by

My mother passed away on February 6, 2016. On February 19th, we held a memorial service. My sister-in-law, Doris Cahill, was one of three to give a eulogy. Here are her words in honor of my mother. Thank you Andrew … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2014 – I don’t remember writing this

Posted on September 20, 2014 by

Apparently, I wrote this in the spring, but I just stumbled upon it in my files. I don’t remember having written the piece, though parts of it are familiar when I read it.  I think I decided against posting it … Continue reading →

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This week’s Post: A few notes about trying to write about my dad

Posted on August 26, 2014 by

I am thinking of writing an essay about my dad that digs deep into my memory of what was good about him, in addition to the usual stories I tell about what was not so great about him. Below are … Continue reading →

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The weekly post I promised

Posted on August 17, 2014 by

I have not finished this piece. It is a short scene from February 2014. I am hoping to turn this into something more, but if not, at least it’s here, a record of a moment. This is what it looks like: … Continue reading →

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Renewal and Re-invention of…yourself

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

I am learning about ways to renew and reinvent myself. Although I can’t go into details, several years ago, it was imperative that I reinvent myself at work – and I did. I now have a great job and work … Continue reading →

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This is what I spared you on Father’s Day

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

This is what I wrote on Father’s Day, and what I spared you so as not to ruin your holiday. Well, the holiday is over.  It’s Father’s Day and my father is dead.  He is dead 7 years now, and … Continue reading →

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