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Why do people refer to Chip as my late husband?

by Karen | Mar 25, 2022 | All, Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Stories

Being a widow has exposed me to a new world of words, phrases, and terminology. The legal and financial implications of being a widow are overwhelming. The effect on day-to-day life is immeasurable and sometimes surprising. Honestly? It can be unnerving and...

How do you heal what ails you?

by Karen | Mar 12, 2022 | All, Being Italian, Food and Cooking, Multi Use Recipes, Still Cooking

Everyone has that special something they turn to when they are out of sorts. It could be stress, anger, sadness, or just ‘over it.’ I get that, and at almost 60 years old, I turn to a tried-and-true remedy that saved my soul and me for decades. It isn’t traditional...

Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear

by Karen | Feb 21, 2022 | All, Blog, Chip, Kids!, Life Lessons, Stories

I was driving back from Rochester last Sunday morning after a celebration weekend with Amelia and Nick. Families and friends came from states away to join and celebrate their engagement. The pictures do not begin to capture the weekend’s events, yet as we left to...

Wedding Band Finds a New Home

by Karen | Dec 22, 2021 | Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Life Lessons, Still Cooking, Stories

I recently dreamt that I lost Chip’s wedding ring. Since the heart attack, I have been wearing it on a chain around my neck. The sound of the wedding band clicking against the chain delivered a sense of calming and comfort. However, I could not bear the thought of...

I have to break up with Sam Sifton

by Karen | Dec 4, 2021 | Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Married Life, Still Cooking, Stories

I have been seeing Sam Sifton for years in full view and disclosure to my husband, Chip. Every morning, Sam appears in my email with temptations of elegant charcuterie boards, outrageous breakfasts, and sweets that could tempt even a die-hard dieter. Who is Sam...

Travels with Chip- The Sugar Shack

by Karen | Nov 8, 2021 | Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Life Lessons, Still Cooking, Stories

Chip has become quite the traveling partner, hidden away in my backpack. Per my last post, A New Way to Travel With Chip, you read that Chip is mobile and pretty much a captive audience. (Have ashes, will travel) So, on one particular Saturday afternoon, Jack, Chip,...

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