Tag Archives: grief

Grief revisited

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Solid Body Strong Mind

Some of the activities around the holidays began stirring up the tendrils of grief that are still suction-cupped to my heart. Music, decorations, photos…oh hell, the gazillion cameras dad had. Videos of mom playing Christmas carols. Every one holds a … Continue reading →

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Grief and the Modern Woman

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

You may think that I’m gonna drone on and on about losing my dad or my mom. But honestly, this time I’m not. Don’t get me wrong. This week has been kinda … upsetting … because it’s the days leading … Continue reading →

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Death, Wills, and Things You Probably Need To Know

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Solid Body Strong Mind

This may not be helpful for everyone but if you are a caregiver for the first time in your life, you may want a few tips and that’s what this blog offers. Continue reading →

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Margaret Curtis Aquino  1928 – 2021

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Solid Body Strong Mind

Margaret (Curtis) Aquino, age 93, went to be with the Lord at her home in Carolina Shores, NC, surrounded by her loving daughter Mary Margaret Aquino-Cooper and her son-in-law Jim Cooper. Born in Gouverneur, NY, to Leo and Louise Curtis, … Continue reading →

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The Best Daddy

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Solid Body Strong Mind

So, it’s the day before the hardest day of my life. It used to be considered the worst day of my life but it’s now the hardest day of my life. The constant reminder that dads are special people and … Continue reading →

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Ringing the Same Old Bell

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I admit, I’m on the same path as I’ve been this past week but we had a family event that brought up some old feelings and my Facebook memories reminded me of stuff that happened about six years ago this … Continue reading →

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What It’s Like Two Years Later

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Solid Body Strong Mind

So here I am, two years after Dad passed and I’m probably still not 100% believing it’s true. I want to know and feel that I’ve grieved and the loss doesn’t hurt as much but really, I know that the … Continue reading →

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