by Pam Hernandez | May 27, 2020 | Children, Fathers, Mothers, Personal Growth, Women
Yesterday, I visited my mother’s grave. It was the first time in 20 years. She died 45 years ago. I may sound like an unfeeling daughter, but my mother hated all the rituals surrounding death. There was no funeral (she was buried by cemetery staff); we had a memorial...
by Pam Hernandez | May 17, 2020 | Generations, History, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships
This old song by Carly Simon has been running through my head for a few days, especially the refrain, and the last lines, “These are the good old days.” We can never know about the days to come But we think about them anyway And I wonder if I’m really with you...
by Pam Hernandez | May 6, 2020 | Covid-19, learning, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Strengths
Like everyone else during this crazy, scary time, I have discovered a few things about myself. I still wake up without an alarm at 7:00 and feel better if I start my day right then. I miss hugs from my daughters most of all (I still get to hug my husband). And I have...