Monthly Archives: December 2010

Last night, as I was sleeping (Machado)

Introduction from Alison: Spanish poet Antonio Machado lost his beloved wife at a young age and went into a state of deep grief. When he finally began to recover from this loss, he wrote this beautiful poem about the re-birth of his soul and his heart. I have witnessed this re-birth in people who have [...]
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Surviving the Holidays

The child in me will always love the holidays. I take such pleasure in traditions–hanging our outdoor lights, getting the tree, retrieving the Christmas boxes from the attic, spending one night of Hanukkah with friends. Along with the glitz and magic, however, comes the reality that holidays are hard on everyone, divorced or not. I [...]
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