My grandmother, Anne Carter Webster, passed away at home on Tuesday December 15th. She'd been diagnosed with terminal leukemia a week prior to her death. She was 75 years old. My mom asked if I'd write something to read for the funeral last Tuesday, the 22nd. The following is what I wrote, and subsequently read. …
Tag: death
What Dogs Teach Us
In the morning I am careful not to step over any of the pawprints dotting the snow in our yard. In fact, I find one with particularly crisp edges, not yet touched by sunlight, and I squat down to touch the cold circles and corners. I do this because, once this snow is gone, no …
In Memoriam
Growing up in North Carolina, I feel like people always asked, "Beach or mountains?" the same way they asked, "UNC or NC State?" as if that would tell them something about your character. Beach folks like it easy, I suppose: beer, flip-flops, tan lines, maybe a boat if they're serious. Mountain people prefer quiet and …
Lately, Keeping On
A few things have happened since my last blog post. First, it's legitimately springtime in Laramie! The seasonal change was much more dramatic and sudden than in the southeast. We had over eight inches of snow on the ground for Mother's Day, during which time I refused to wear an actual coat. I'd just packed …
A Quick Trip to North Carolina
When I was in North Carolina briefly last weekend, I tried to sit outside in the insanely nice 70-degree weather and sunshine as much as possible. This resulted in my eventual sunburn. Being comfortable outside in normal clothes? I'd forgotten what it felt like. I ate lunch on Friday at Vimala's, an excellent Indian restaurant …
