Posts by Paul
Reflections on impending fatherhood: October 1994
Paul’s article about the soon to be birth of his son. From Beacon newspapers, October 1994.
Read MoreAutumn casts its annual magic spell
Back in the mid-1990s, I wrote an Opinion column for the Beacon newspapers in Massachusetts. Every now and then, I will revisit and share some of those articles here—particularly the ones that still resonate.
Read MoreGrief, guilt, and grace: Finding meaning after loss
Seeking guidance to find meaning in this catastrophe and for the strength to bring something good from it.
Read MoreTacky gifts and tender memories: Coping with grief over the holidays
The first holidays after the loss of a spouse are hard. Finding humor in old memories can ease the pain.
Read MoreAbandoned on a Desolate Road
a poem about the feelings of abandonment after a great loss
Read MoreA brick, a memory, a love story
I need to tell you about The Brick.
Read MoreThe beauty of ordinary moments
We often remember the big milestones in life—a marriage, the birth of a child, graduations—but it’s the little, everyday moments that we tend to take for granted.
Read MoreThe coupon that won her heart
Her Mom knew that if he used a coupon, it had to be love.
Read MoreMy wedding ring
It is said that jewelry is a lousy investment, but the memories, the stories, the feelings are priceless.
Read MoreThe power of tradition and the strength of love
This weekend represents forty years of history. But while some things change, some things remain the same. The power of friendship, the remarkable gift of tradition, the ability to adapt as the years pile up.
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