Susan Anderson-Khleif
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How different cultures cope with griefOct 30, 2021 10:00 am - Many cultures cope with grief differently than we do. I've been interested this topic ever since I met my beloved husband Baheej. Both his parents died in Nazareth, the ...
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Take time to notice what's happening 'behind the scenes'Oct 23, 2021 6:00 am - Recently I attended a great outdoor concert of my favorite band, The Lennys, in a small local venue near here. It was a mild fall day at Diamond Jim's, an outside restau...
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Regional expressions we learned as children can be soothingOct 16, 2021 6:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif Daily Herald Correspondent Because I'm one of many who cope with long-term grief, I am always looking for ideas on how to manage it and feel bet...
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With patience and planning, grief eases somewhat over timeOct 09, 2021 6:00 am - There is an old saying, “All things come to one who waits.” This sounds biblical, but I don't think so. Seems it came from an early 1900s poem. However, there is truth i...
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'Grief is for grieving' means this emotion has a purposeOct 02, 2021 6:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif Seneca, the ancient philosopher (65 A.D.), wrote: "Grief is for grieving." That it is not a problem to be solved. I feel there is a lot of wisdo...
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Snow and wind by the window, and pecan pie in the kitchenSep 25, 2021 6:00 am - We never know what sensations will comfort us, especially when bereaved. As I've often said, thank goodness for recollections from childhood. They can be called up when ...
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Minnesota hot dish nostalgia provides some comfortSep 18, 2021 6:00 am - Many know I like to cook, and experiment. And I think when bereaved it is especially good to indulge in a little nostalgia. An old recipe “comfort food” is not necessari...
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A special service and rituals can provide comfort to the grievingSep 11, 2021 7:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif My friend Carole gave me a wonderful idea. She dedicated a special church service to her husband who died last November. And I thought to myself...
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Remembering how Labor Day used to be way back whenSep 04, 2021 7:00 am - There is a wonderful song by the Judds — “Grandpa (Tell Me Bout' the Good Old Days.)” #8220;Grandpa, tell me 'bout the good old days Sometimes it feels like th...
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A notebook to preserve precious memories for future generationsAug 28, 2021 6:00 am - Many of us have noticed that when our children or grandchildren get older, about their early 20s, some get curious about the family history and the family “tree.” It's u...