Family

What the Flowering Trees Know

Beauty and time are equally fleeting; being present to both is the gratitude that saves me.

Apr 21 •

Susie Middleton

And Yet We Go On Living

The wind is relentless, the windows rattle, the chill seeps. But we are warm and safe, with beauty to spare. How are we so lucky when others are not?

Apr 7 •

Susie Middleton

The Undertaking

Corralling Dad’s memories isn’t just a race against time; it’s a lesson for me in how I spend my time.

Mar 4 •

Susie Middleton

A Thousand Miles

If Roz Chast drew a pie chart of my road-weary brain, it would be divided into "what-ifs," "how comes," and "why nows."

Feb 4 •

Susie Middleton

It’s only for a weekend. And he’s only a dog. But.

Jan 28 •

Susie Middleton

Christmas Presence

Showing up — even with a cracked tooth — is everything.

Dec 24, 2023 •

Susie Middleton

Dad and the Bean Box

It's not about building the darn thing. It's about the time spent together.

Jun 11, 2023 •

Susie Middleton

Skipping Generations – Or Not

If Nana had gotten the help I've had, how would things have been different?

Feb 28, 2022 •

Susie Middleton

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