Category Archives: loss

Notes on a scandal

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Grin & Tonic by Alana Kirk

It’s funny the things that trigger it off. You think you find a place for the grief, and then you open the Sunday paper and it bleeds out all over the pages. I won’t go over old ground here. Suffice … Continue reading →

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How did I become that woman?

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Grin & Tonic by Alana Kirk

For someone who never wanted the traditional family life, I sure as hell pursued it with a passion. In my youth, I craved excitement, not commitment; I sought travel, not stability; I choose freedom, not responsibility. But then I met … Continue reading →