I spent part of the weekend with my mom, who is still so raw and unhinged by my father's passing in May. I kept trying to be that convivial figure I think she needs-- trying to rouse her out of bed, trying to remind her that my dad must at least be free of pain right now- and that he wouldn't want her to be so mired in sadness. I kept asking her questions-- to help her remember the good parts, … [Read more...]