Away in a Manger

I know I’ve always said I won’t be preachy here at The Ranch. And I’m not now. But…it’s Christmas, so… Read More

A Poem to Mr. Virgo

I wrote this poem the first Christmas after losing Mr. Virgo. It had been just a little over nine months… Read More

Mr. Virgo was from South Philly. We never got the chance to go there together so he could show me… Read More

It’s me…Ginny. Remember? I saw you two years ago. I was so broken. I sat with you and asked you… Read More

Grief shatters us. It breaks us into a million pieces…shards of mirrors on the ground reflecting our once beautiful lives… Read More

My older daughter has two children. They have school, swim practice, riding lessons, and homework. They are always running from… Read More

Mr. Virgo loved Christmas. He listened all year and actually made notes about things he saw that I liked or… Read More

I am developing a love for photography. And, I’ve always been a techno-geek and love the cool new apps that… Read More

With Christmas just over a week away, those of us grieving a loss may find some significant potholes on the… Read More

I am so blessed. I have the love of family and friends. I have a tiny home on wheels that’s… Read More