Tag Archives: end of life

Note: I prefer my original title, but proud to see this Featured on HuffPo On Tuesday, as I sat beside him, “Frank” died (*not his real name). I didn’t notice his last breath, just a sudden stillness. I placed my … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 5, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 66 Comments

The Middle… On the Edge of Humor and Insanity.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

About a week ago I snapped. I came home from Hospice to one more afternoon of three teens on three different screens and pretty much messes everywhere: backpacks, snack plates, cups (mountains of cups! Full, empty, used, just sitting there…), … Continue reading →

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Posted in Daily Observations, High School, Musings, My world, Sarcasm, The U.N., Women's issues, Writing | Tagged bad days, Cheezits, end of life, funky music, Granmaster Flash, Humor, Teens | 15 Comments

Thanksgiving at the U.N.

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Note to new readers: Our family has taken in two (yes, we are that crazy) exchange students for the entire school year. There was no preparation and it has been an adventure from day one (read the first post). China is … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blog, Daily Observations, Death of parent, Dying, Honest observations on many things, Humor, Mothers, Musings, Parenting, Teens, The U.N., Writing | Tagged blog, Canada, China, cream puffs, Denmark, dying, eating too much, end of life, exchange students, gravy, holiday food, Holidays, hospice, International Thanksgiving, Israel, Musings, Parent's death, sweet potatoes, Teens, Thanksgiving, The U.N., turkey, US | 5 Comments

Bite Me, Universe!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Note: This is the only pictures for this one. When you’re totally in the moment, you don’t think to take photos. You don’t document each scene; it’s all there in your mind. Use your imagination to come along this time. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Car trips, Daily Observations, Death, Honest observations on many things, Mothers, Musings, Natural beauty, Nature, Parenting, road trip, Women's issues | Tagged Comfort Care, dying, end of life, hospice, Huntington's Disease, mothers, music | 20 Comments

The Middle… I hope.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

I am hoping that this is the Middle. The middle would mean that I’m half way through something and that seems very appealing right now. Half way through a week from hell, check. Half way through too many decisions, check. … Continue reading →