Cancer – Karna Eastlund Haugen

When Creeks Sing

I made this observation to Axel today as we took our walk: When creeks sing, you know they’re going through something. For long stretches when we walk by the creek, it is silent. Seemingly still, even though there is an underlying current moving it along. But when obstacles block the customary flow — when theContinue reading “When Creeks Sing”

Steal the Rhythm While You Can

One of Jeff’s best friends reached out to Kris, wondering if I’d like to include any thoughts from friends of his back in the day. Would I like to offer another view of Jeff’s World? Obviously. First, meet Zach Jones, center of the group, in the “featured image” for this post. A lot has beenContinue reading “Steal the Rhythm While You Can”

The Boy I Thought I Knew

Part 4 of The Boy We Loved, Once Upon a Time – posts about my nephew, Jeff, who died of cancer 25 years ago this week. My nephew Jeff liked a good roller coaster. The anticipation of the climb uphill, the dizzying heights, the breakneck speed, the swooping freefalls down. He knew what to expectContinue reading “The Boy I Thought I Knew”