by Karen | Sep 3, 2026 | Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Married Life, Stories
I miss intimacy. Not the kind that people immediately think of when they hear the word intimacy. They think passion, closeness, skin-to-skin moments. Those things can be beautiful, of course, but they are only a bonus. The intimacy I miss is quieter than that. It is...
by Karen | Jun 1, 2026 | All, Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Stories
(I bet that title made you stop scrolling!) It has come to my attention that my recent blogs have been “sad” and “very morose.” Not my intention, but it is what it is. I am sad. I am missing a very large piece of my soul, and frankly, you should be concerned only if I...
by Karen | May 24, 2026 | All, Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Stories
Over the past week, I’ve been feeling a bit off, more teary than usual, and having a hard time focusing or sleeping. I haven’t been able to pinpoint why, especially since Memorial Day weekend doesn’t spark any particular memories. But social media has an...
by Karen | Mar 30, 2026 | All, Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Life Lessons, Poetry, Stories
Some nights feel endless, and some mornings are so hard to face when I wake up. For a moment, I forget that Chip is not lying here with me. The truth feels like an evil, unforgiving roommate, pouring heavy, undeniable words into my mind. Time seems so strange now....
by Karen | Mar 16, 2025 | All, Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Stories
With a cup of coffee on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, I sat at the desk where I spend endless hours and waited for Pitt’s face to appear- the man who had stood beside my husband through college celebrations and life’s quiet milestones alike. The digital...
by Karen | Nov 15, 2024 | All, Blog, Chip, Death and Dying, Life Lessons, Stories
Comfort and love often emerge in the most unexpected places, like sunshine and a rainbow breaking through a stormy sky. We are blessed when we discover these gifts, and wisdom lies in cherishing each moment they grace us with their presence. Last Friday night, I...