Exploring Relationships in Literary Nonfiction.
Despite what I learned about my wife after she died, I know that journals and diaries tell only part of the story.
I don’t doubt that she loved me ― and I know that I loved and still love her. I now realize that her life might not have been exactly the life I thought it was.
But isn’t that the way for all of us? How much do we share ― even with our closest loved ones ― and how much do we keep hidden? How much is left unsaid across almost half a century
Why do we do this? And at what cost to us, and to the ones we love? I’m exploring these concepts and more as they unfold (or unravel) in this new phase of my life as a widower.
Leonard Cohen: There’s
a Crack in Everything
This course examines the many facets of Leonard Cohen’s life and opens doors to interpreting the rich legacy he left behind.
Who Are You Now? Identity,
Story, & Change Later in Life
These sessions draw on fiction and nonfiction to deepen an understanding of how identities develop, are experienced, and transformed as we age.
Messy & Magnificent: Me,
You, Us in Memoirs and Essays
By reading memoirs and personal essays from different marriages we learn how relationships work and the delicate balance.
Articles & Podcasts
In my article, I share how the pain of losing my wife and the discovery of her journals uncovered many thoughts she never shared.
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Angela and I discuss what it means to grieve in a world that often doesn’t know how to talk about it, we hope it is helpful to others.
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What can a handwritten journal entry reveal after someone is gone? Chion and I explore the question: Do we ever really know someone to their fullest?
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In this conversation with David, I share how I found solace in my grief through writing. I hope that others will learn to embrace this method of processing.
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The DSF Blog
Philosophies, random thoughts, and memories I thought worthy of capturing and sharing with the world.
