grief – Michael Reid Books

Franschhoek, January 2026 — Tears

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January 19, 2026 These days, I often find myself on the verge of tears. When Chris revealed our lunch, it took my breath away. Or while Bianca read the menu selections, and when Jason welcomed us back to the hotel after a walk. Unplanned, unexplained, unadulterated tears. In the beginning of our journey in South…

Serra Cafema, February 2025 — Angels

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February 23, 2025 Joey died on Valentine’s Day. Anais is with her mother (Theresa) and his family today, in New York at the funeral. He is having an official NYC Police send-off. Joey is my former step son. I was married to his mother. I contacted Theresa for the first time in over thirty years…

Mykonos, October 2024 — Not Just Another Friday

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October 11, 2024 What a week! My mother made it through the latest hurricane in Florida. She hunkered down with her 99 YO sister. No damage to their properties, selves or relationship. Friends in Carmel and Monterey survived record breaking heat and fires. 110 degrees over several days in Central California! Unbelievable. I received awful…