Patience & Fortitude

Regeneration

by | Feb 23, 2015 | Grief, Reflections

I’m here to talk about Dr. Who. That might seem an odd segue for a blog about atheist grief, but last night when I was chatting with a friend, both subjects came up and I was spellbound. Why? Because in the end, both Dr. Who and grief are about personal...

Shards of grief – 20 years later

by | Sep 15, 2014 | Grief, Mourning

I respect the power of migraines. I have spent the majority of my life living with people who suffered regularly from them, and I believe that they are as close to dark magic as is possible to exist in our world. I’ve always have and always will feel privileged...
The Atheist in the Mist

The Atheist in the Mist

by | Apr 14, 2014 | Mourning, Reflections

The title here refers to the classic movie about anthropologist Dian Fossey, “Gorillas in the Mist” which became short-hand among anthropologists for studying any group as an outsider prone to endangerment. Sometimes used sarcastically (“Polyamorists...
Senseless, Tragic, and Stupid

Senseless, Tragic, and Stupid

by | Feb 4, 2014 | Atheism, Mourning

Talented, award-winning actor and all-round nice guy Phillip Seymour Hoffman died at some point on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 from (it is assumed) a drug overdose. He had a documented issue with addiction and so this goes down as another fabulous actor lost to drugs. I am...