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Ness
Some musings while sitting in the dark, facing into the light. Pondering whether there is really any difference between the two, as I reflect on the poignant juxtaposition of that hole in my heart...
Drowning
Dark days over time become more like ordinary days, simply with dark moments. The shock and awe of the worst of them do give way over time to something different, but still, sometimes... Sometimes I...
I Want to See You
As a not very expert practitioner of lucid dreaming, I've had more failures than successes. None has been more difficult than the one I'm going through now. When I can't sleep, my mind spins. And...
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...