Paula Reed Nancarrow » Alzheimers

On Writing, Creative Practice, and Performance

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Sun March 31st, 2019

Eulogy for my mother, Dorisanne Kalivoda Reed, who died quietly at home on February 20, 2019. You can read my ... Continue reading

Mon January 1st, 2018

When I was a young mother and a clergy wife, because the season was so very busy, I used to ... Continue reading

Sun June 5th, 2016

My mother was a big reader. I got my love of books from her. Even after she started to have ... Continue reading

Mon November 2nd, 2015

That night my mother came to my room – I should say that it used to be my room, and was ... Continue reading

Mon June 8th, 2015

We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand. – Randy Pausch A funny thing ... Continue reading

Mon June 1st, 2015

Last week I had a blessedly low-key birthday. The blessing is because it is the year-before-a-milestone birthday. A milestone, a ... Continue reading

Sun May 17th, 2015

The evening flight was a mistake. I was grateful to my brother-in-law for donating the frequent flyer miles and arranging ... Continue reading

Mon April 27th, 2015

When I write something good and powerful and true that touches people, and they tell me so, it is a ... Continue reading

Mon April 13th, 2015

As some readers will know, I was on blogcation last week, visiting my parents. There was much to be thankful ... Continue reading

Sun August 3rd, 2014

This month I will be republishing the three guest posts I wrote for Word Sprout’s 2014 blog residency. These included ... Continue reading