grief

Dear Kitty,

By Alycia Neighbours on July 9, 2012 • ( 2 )

Dear Kitty, A year has passed. Dan wrote on his FaceBook wall, “I never get what I want for my birthday. I’m done with them. Does this mean I get to stay 40? I’m canceling all holidays too.” A little… Read More ›

Dear Kitty,

By Alycia Neighbours on July 2, 2012 • ( 1 )

Dear Kitty, About 15 years ago, I scowled my ugliest scowl and said, “I double dog dare you!!” to God. Yes. To God. I was mad, defiant and in a general bad mood with Life. I felt worthless and alone…. Read More ›

Dear Kitty,

By Alycia Neighbours on June 25, 2012 • ( 0 )

Dear Kitty, He was running late. It wasn’t normal for him, but today he was late. As he drew closer to those who had been waiting for him; he saw their grief stricken faces instead of the usual smiles that… Read More ›

Life’s Stage

By Alycia Neighbours on August 11, 2011 • ( 7 )

A huge wooden piano sits stoically among the towering cedars. Its origin unknown but its age far surpasses the trees that have formed a natural amphitheater around it. Lush grass forms a soft stage and absorbs any music brought forth… Read More ›