Revisiting 9/11: as lives and buildings crumble, love and hope endure
Today, as our country and other nations worldwide focus attention on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, I felt it was important to honor the memory of all affected…
Losing Mom, Finding Mom
The memorial service for my mother, Rosaline Dolak De Dan, was being held on March 26, 2010, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Linwood, New Jersey. My physical…
Sea Star the Seal, Puppy Kisses, and the Wheel of Life
Today felt like spring—the sun was shining, the birds were singing—and I decided that Puma and I would take our walk along Alki Beach. Mom’s memorial service was yesterday, and…
Message in a Mussel Shell
When I awoke, I had my Sunday, the first day of spring, all planned—or so I thought. My plans did not include the death of my mother. THE NEWS At…
