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Ladybug Tattoos
On Presidents's day, we (the Markleys and our dear friend Kristin B) had appointments at Black Diamond in Venice to get tattoos dedicated to Jax. The entire experience was new to most of us, but it...
Valentine’s Day
This week we observed our first Valentine's Day without Jax. Normally, it's one of those days that come and go with tokens of affection and joy for those closest to us. No big deal in the Markley...
The Wisdom of Animals
Jaxy loved animals. All animals, large or small, young or old, healthy or unwell. And they loved Jax too. This is a poem that draws from a few of Jax's personal stories with animals, shaped by the...
I am Stardust
Feeling the loss of someone so integral to your life and well-being makes you stop and think about things. Like life, death, time and where we all fit in this endless, exquisite and sometimes...
Celebration of Life 1/7/23
On Saturday, Jan 7th we gathered to celebrate Jax's life and the imprint Jax left on all of us. Around 150 friends and family dropped in to break bread and share stories with all of us. It was...
Brighter Shades of Gray
The following is a poem I wrote about the struggle to heal in the face of insurmountable grief. In short, there are no shortcuts. But in the same sense that loss is payment for the love we feel,...