Susan Anderson-Khleif
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Grief: Gatherings of family, friends enrich the soulNov 30, 2019 5:00 am - I had never gone to my school reunions, except for one a few years ago. It had been decades, a long time, since I had seen any of those classmates. It turned out to be a...
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No more checks and life's inevitable changesNov 23, 2019 5:00 am - A surefire aspect of changing times is that they catch up with you. For instance, an odd thing happened at the grocery store recently. The person in front of me at the c...
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Grief: Uh oh, another estate saleNov 16, 2019 6:00 am - I had “sworn off” estate sales — because I always find and buy items I like and can use, but do not really need. So much for that resolution because I went to one this l...
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Grief: Lessons, advice from funny mother always at the readyNov 09, 2019 5:00 am - It's a good idea to draw on positive role models from childhood for strength when dealing with grief. Personally I often think of my funny mother. Not funny “ha ha” but ...
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Grief: Don't forget to eat your veggiesNov 02, 2019 11:00 pm - In grief, we often forget to take care of ourselves - emotionally and physically. We forget to eat healthy meals, and even to take care of our clothes and appearance. S...
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Festive holidays like Halloween are meant to be enjoyedOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - If you are lucky enough to still have neighborhood trick-or-treaters, now is the time to stock up on candy to give away on the 31st. I bought mine three weeks ago. Deco...
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Grief: Patio gardens cheer everyday lifeOct 19, 2019 11:00 pm - A patio garden is a favorite hobby of mine. It brings me cheer all spring and summer because it is in full view right outside my kitchen sliding glass doors and the wind...
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Grief: Some days just don't seem fairOct 13, 2019 6:00 am - Recently I had a very strong sensation that "it just isn't fair." Not fair to my dear husband, Baheej, that he's gone, or that I am cooking meals he would enjoy, but can...
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Take your time to make big decisions after a lossOct 05, 2019 7:25 am - After loss of a beloved spouse or parent, some decisions just take time. And it's good they do because making big ones in the chaos and intense hurt immediately after a ...
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Baheej means joyful — keeping a positive attitudeSep 28, 2019 7:00 am - My husband Baheej's name means joyful. And he was indeed a happy person, full of joy, curious, interested in others, and with a zest for life. At one point he went to u...