Susan Anderson-Khleif
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Bagels, cream cheese and delightful changes, both big and smallOct 22, 2022 7:00 am - Did you ever meet a friend or a partner who changed your whole life? It happened to me, and my life took a totally different course. This is great luck if it's a good an...
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Like the Brits honoring their queen, give voice to your griefOct 08, 2022 6:00 am - Once in a while, someone asks about your grief who really means it. They want to hear — “How are you feeling?” or “How are you doing?” Should you really talk about your ...
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Acts of generosity and the heart of a watermelonOct 01, 2022 7:00 am - I bought a wonderful end of the summer watermelon last week, and it reminded me of a lovely habit my beloved Baheej had from his childhood. He did this whenever we had a...
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Scotch eggs and the benefits of trying something differentSep 24, 2022 6:00 am - Have you ever seen a Scotch egg? Well, I hadn't until fairly recently. And have you ever eaten one? I have. Sort of by accident. I was running some errands up in Barring...
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A mouse's motor home proves kindness still aboundsSep 17, 2022 6:00 am - I had a mouse in my motor. Not just a mouse but a whole large mouse nest, and a critter who chewed through the electrical wires, totally disabling the car! The final dee...
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Hungry shopping and other side effects of stress and griefSep 10, 2022 6:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif You have probably heard the advice: Don't go grocery shopping while you are hungry. And also: Avoid going to a restaurant while you are very hun...
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Silver earrings: Something special for that once in a blue moonSep 03, 2022 6:00 am - I have quite a collection of sterling silver earrings, also necklaces and bracelets. All were gifts from my beloved Baheej. Years ago, we found a master silversmith from...
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Maybe it's best not to idealize, but remember the real personAug 27, 2022 6:00 am - I read an interesting essay in a little paperback book of daily messages and meditations written by Martha Hickman, "Healing after Loss" (2002). Here is the key idea: "I...
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Lobster dinner at the 10-year markAug 20, 2022 7:00 am - Two years after my beloved Baheej died, I went to New Hampshire to see my dear relatives, Noelle and Bud, and see friends. Baheej is buried there in Durham, New Hampshir...
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You won't believe it - 'salad' of my childhood may returnAug 13, 2022 6:00 am - It may be hard to believe but I found it: Mom's famous Jell-O "salad" recipe. It's not just any gelatin, but an elaborate layered concoction in a clear glass dish that l...