by Jule Kucera | Jun 11, 2023 | Blog
My parent’s marriage was troubled from the start, which can happen when each person thinks the other is going to save them. My mother wanted my father to save her from a future as a farm wife. My father wanted my mother to save him from himself. My mom lost two babies...
by Jule Kucera | Jun 4, 2023 | Blog
My brother Eric met his birth mother. He drove from Maryland to Pennsylvania, then stayed in a hotel the night before they were to meet. The next morning, he met his birth mother and his half-brother. They shared photographs and updated each other on the highlights of...
by Jule Kucera | May 28, 2023 | Blog
The American Pro Pickleball tournament was in Cincinnati a couple of weeks ago, for the first time ever. CBS Sports broadcast the event. They played at Sawyer Point, on the courts across from my condo building. My neighbors sometimes complain about the noise of ball...
by Jule Kucera | May 21, 2023 | Blog
Thanks for your patience while I took a break. It felt good. I want to do this again a couple times a year, maybe in the Spring and Fall. Since we were last together, I have some news in three areas: My brother Eric My health My writing I’m going to save Eric for next...
by Jule Kucera | Apr 16, 2023 | Blog
It turns out that it takes time to be a receptive lake, to soak in those nutrients. While it was good to see my mom—and her friends—it wasn’t restful. I’m going to take a pause on these weekly reflections. Give myself time to rest and reflect privately. Set aside the...
