Today is the second anniversary of my mother‘s death. It’s not a date that’s etched in my memory. I had to go back and look at a calendar of May 2022 because I know it happened on a Monday; and then I had to crosscheck that with old WhatsApp messages to friends. Is it weird… Continue reading Performative displays of emotion
Tag: grief
The King is Dead
Last month we entered a period of mourning for the passing of the King of our household, our much beloved cat, Manny. Kingly There is a cat-shaped hole in the house, and every room is full of cat-shaped memories. He would sometimes sleep in the bed between us, his little furry body generating more heat… Continue reading The King is Dead
Bones of grief (20.22)
My last post indicated some kind of travel was in my future. It turned out that travel was a lot closer than I expected. The day after my last post was published was a Monday. I was in the office when I got word from my family that my mother had passed away. It wasn't… Continue reading Bones of grief (20.22)
Tales from Tobhamhor 