Author Archives: violetxoxox

Remembering Mom: 3rd Anniversary

Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2012 by violetxoxox

It’s that time again, the anniversary of losing my mom. I’ve been thinking of her even more than usual the past couple of months. I’m not sure why. It just seems like everything reminds me of her or makes me … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mom: “Hallelujah”

Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 by violetxoxox

“Hallelujah” was my mom’s favorite song in the world. I knew it had to be included at her memorial service. I had originally hoped the choir at her church could sing it. I spent hours hunting down and printing out … Continue reading →

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Our 20th Anniversary: “My Body Is A Cage”

Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by violetxoxox

Several years ago, I bought a special bottle of wine and set it aside for today, our 20th anniversary. I can’t bear to open it and drink it alone. Let it turn to dust. Each day I have spent virtually … Continue reading →

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The Jaws Of Humiliation

Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 by violetxoxox

Roger Ebert pointed out on his Twitter that on this day in 1975, “Jaws” opened in theaters, so I want to commemorate this day by sharing the story of my prepubescent “Jaws” trauma… My mom was fascinated by “Jaws.” I … Continue reading →

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One Year: “Last Of Days”

Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 by violetxoxox

I’ve fallen behind updating for a variety of reasons. I have been writing on things to post, I just haven’t been able to post them. The past few weeks have just been really hard. Kim was killed one year ago … Continue reading →

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