Bright Side of the Road

Jun 10

Jun 10 The Right Word

Now, being able to identify my condition, I can see how I might be able to amp up my behavior in a way that would improve my own mental well-being.

Feb 19

Feb 19 Men At Work

Erin Huttlinger

There was something about these moments that gave me comfort, and confidence that things were normal, and life was good.

Jan 15

Jan 15 Every Cell I Have

Erin Huttlinger

Pete was a hugely resilient human in the face of insurmountable odds, and he loved encouraging others to be resilient and to thrive.

Oct 25

Oct 25 Just Do The Work

Erin Huttlinger

identity, reflection

My place is still to leave a mark from both of us. Somebody has to do it.

Oct 12

Oct 12 1,000 Days

Erin Huttlinger

milestones, reflection

I can’t even imagine taking the time to count to 1000 out loud—that would feel like an eternity.

Sep 20

Sep 20 Headstones

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

As sentimental as I am, I was wondering why it doesn’t bother me that I don’t have a specific place to go to be with Pete

Aug 30

Aug 30 Travel Log: Day Two

Erin Huttlinger

The sky opens up and my heart opens up. It seems a little bit easier to breathe, and a lot of my anxiety falls away.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Travel Log: Day One

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

The luggage carts were so small, I’m still not clear on why the hotel even offered them.

Aug 16

Aug 16 The Apology

Erin Huttlinger

interpersonal

They feel guilty, and they offer themselves so sincerely, finding fault in their own level of friendship.

Jul 26

Jul 26 Close and Play

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

Meditation was out. At a time when I needed it the most, it was impossible unless I meditated with my eyes open.

Jul 18

Jul 18 For a Reason

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

“Rather than indulge or reject our experience, we can somehow let the energy of the emotion, the quality of what we’re feeling, pierce us to the heart.”

Jul 13

Jul 13 The Mattress

Erin Huttlinger

reflection, identity

It’s a feeling of anticipation as if something is going to happen, or if something should happen, or maybe I’m supposed to make something happen.

Jun 28

Jun 28 At the Bar

Erin Huttlinger

interpersonal, reflection

We’ll never know, but I can tell you now that, in our time together, we never ran out of things to talk about

Jun 21

Jun 21 Another Birthday

Erin Huttlinger

milestones, reflection

It’s a creative place where we’d breathe in the fresh air, and clear our minds.

Jun 14

Jun 14 Why?

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

The repercussions of suicide are devastating, and the ripples of pain reverberate years later.

Jun 7

Jun 7 Partners

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

The pace and distraction are good for me, but this is not the life for a perfectionist.

May 31

May 31 Marigolds

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

The signs around the ICU were clear. “No plants or flowers allowed in Cardiac ICU.”

May 23

May 23 I Want To Want To

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

The wind is out of my sails, and the air on the horizon is still.

May 16

May 16 Returning to the Scene of the Crime

Erin Huttlinger

milestones, reflection

The air was heavy, the scents were heavy, and the memories were heavy.

May 10

May 10 Dear Mrs. Huttlinger

Erin Huttlinger

letter

Hi.

Jun 10 The Right Word

Feb 19 Men At Work

There was something about these moments that gave me comfort, and confidence that things were normal, and life was good.

Jan 15 Every Cell I Have

Pete was a hugely resilient human in the face of insurmountable odds, and he loved encouraging others to be resilient and to thrive.

Oct 25 Just Do The Work

My place is still to leave a mark from both of us. Somebody has to do it.

Oct 12 1,000 Days

I can’t even imagine taking the time to count to 1000 out loud—that would feel like an eternity.

Sep 20 Headstones

As sentimental as I am, I was wondering why it doesn’t bother me that I don’t have a specific place to go to be with Pete

Aug 30 Travel Log: Day Two

The sky opens up and my heart opens up. It seems a little bit easier to breathe, and a lot of my anxiety falls away.

Aug 23 Travel Log: Day One

The luggage carts were so small, I’m still not clear on why the hotel even offered them.

Aug 16 The Apology

They feel guilty, and they offer themselves so sincerely, finding fault in their own level of friendship.

Jul 26 Close and Play

Meditation was out. At a time when I needed it the most, it was impossible unless I meditated with my eyes open.

Jul 18 For a Reason

“Rather than indulge or reject our experience, we can somehow let the energy of the emotion, the quality of what we’re feeling, pierce us to the heart.”

Jul 13 The Mattress

It’s a feeling of anticipation as if something is going to happen, or if something should happen, or maybe I’m supposed to make something happen.

Jun 21 Another Birthday

It’s a creative place where we’d breathe in the fresh air, and clear our minds.

Jun 14 Why?

Jun 7 Partners

The pace and distraction are good for me, but this is not the life for a perfectionist.

May 31 Marigolds

The signs around the ICU were clear. “No plants or flowers allowed in Cardiac ICU.”

May 23 I Want To Want To

The wind is out of my sails, and the air on the horizon is still.

May 16 Returning to the Scene of the Crime

The air was heavy, the scents were heavy, and the memories were heavy.

May 10 Dear Mrs. Huttlinger

I wanted to let you know that although we’ve never met, the way that you lived your life is now helping me live mine

Hi.

There was something about these moments that gave me comfort, and confidence that things were normal, and life was good.

Pete was a hugely resilient human in the face of insurmountable odds, and he loved encouraging others to be resilient and to thrive.

My place is still to leave a mark from both of us. Somebody has to do it.

I can’t even imagine taking the time to count to 1000 out loud—that would feel like an eternity.

As sentimental as I am, I was wondering why it doesn’t bother me that I don’t have a specific place to go to be with Pete

The sky opens up and my heart opens up. It seems a little bit easier to breathe, and a lot of my anxiety falls away.

The luggage carts were so small, I’m still not clear on why the hotel even offered them.

They feel guilty, and they offer themselves so sincerely, finding fault in their own level of friendship.

Meditation was out. At a time when I needed it the most, it was impossible unless I meditated with my eyes open.

“Rather than indulge or reject our experience, we can somehow let the energy of the emotion, the quality of what we’re feeling, pierce us to the heart.”

It’s a feeling of anticipation as if something is going to happen, or if something should happen, or maybe I’m supposed to make something happen.

We’ll never know, but I can tell you now that, in our time together, we never ran out of things to talk about

It’s a creative place where we’d breathe in the fresh air, and clear our minds. ​​​​​​​

The pace and distraction are good for me, but this is not the life for a perfectionist.

The signs around the ICU were clear. “No plants or flowers allowed in Cardiac ICU.”

The wind is out of my sails, and the air on the horizon is still.

The air was heavy, the scents were heavy, and the memories were heavy.

I wanted to let you know that although we’ve never met, the way that you lived your life is now helping me live mine

It’s a creative place where we’d breathe in the fresh air, and clear our minds.