by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 22, 2017 | Family, Writing
November has never been my favorite month. Watching helplessly as the beauty of fall is stripped away by rain and short days and cold nights can be downright depressing. The only bright spot in November is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has always been my holiday....
by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 30, 2015 | Family
There’s still turkey in the fridge, but Thanksgiving has officially given way to Christmas. I’ve done some cyber-shopping and boxes of ornaments and lights will be opened so the halls can be decked some time this week. But until then, I’m lingering...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 29, 2013 | Family
As we sat down to Thanksgiving dinner at Springfield Farm on Thursday, I was filled with gratitude for my family. Ours is non-traditional — I have a stepmom and two half-siblings; two of my sons have a stepdad and half-brothers. But nothing is done...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Feb 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Our youngest stepped across the threshold into manhood a few days ago. With birthday cheesecake and a small gathering of friends, we heralded his coming of age — 18. And all this week, I’ve had one thought. Where did the time go? When did he stop...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today I must admit to being anxious. In the six days since I learned I have a cancerous tumor growing in my left breast, I have given myself just five minutes to cry and grieve over what might come of this. Behind a closed door, I questioned and wept, but then I...
