Author Archives: wendykarasin

Deep loss is a journey that involves living on with what we thought we could not. When I allowed myself (as though I had a choice) to feel that pain, which was at first unimaginable, I was taken to places … Continue reading →

Funny thing with me, I get into a routine of say, writing a blog post weekly, and then – boom – in comes life and switches stuff up. I was doing well. For a while. But I have many (good) excuses: … Continue reading →

My son is getting married in July. To a wonderful woman. How then is it possible, after this many decades on the earth, I never (REALLY) noticed how little time and attention a groom gets? I made a decision (my … Continue reading →

It’s Sunday. May 8th, 2016. Mother’s Day. Can that help us figure out where we are metaphorically, emotionally, mentally, philosophically? My mom has been gone for six long years, yet she remains with me as she formed me, taught me, loved … Continue reading →

I unlock the door downstairs with the given code, and bound up the stairs to my newly found Pilates studio in New Haven, Ct. Sarah is calling my name as she taps on the pane of glass that separates us. … Continue reading →

An article appears in my inbox from a woman I don’t know but who belongs to a group to which I am a member. The article is titled: Brevity, Sharing the AWP Love: Accumulated Wisdom Posts. Content – Memoir. Wisdom and … Continue reading →

A mere month ago I wrote a blog about being caught up in and thrilled about getting a dress for my daughter-in-law to be and my son’s wedding. After long hours of sweat and toil, and driving to an absurd … Continue reading →