Bright Side of the Road

Hi.

I know there’s a bright side of the road—I can see it and sometimes even reach it briefly. Utilizing the amazing skills of resilience that I learned from my late husband, guitarist Pete Huttlinger, I am working through the grief of losing him.

All tagged gratitude

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.”

Feb 1

Feb 1 The Bathroom Blinds

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

It’s strange how certain things have burned into my memory like a bright light burns into your retina. The residual effect just lingers.

Dec 13

Dec 13 Found Things

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

I’m consciously aware that I can make the choice to either go downhill emotionally at this point, or I can feel a huge amount of gratitude

Nov 30

Nov 30 Thanksgiving

Erin Huttlinger

reflection

This year I can think clearly enough, for long enough, to find gratitude.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Dear Pete

Erin Huttlinger

letter

So I bought a leather-bound notebook, and started writing almost every night

Jun 1

Jun 1 The Party I Never Wanted To Throw

Erin Huttlinger

interpersonal

The speeches and performances were meaningful and heartfelt. The applause, the laughs, the tears, all in perfect order.

Feb 15

Feb 15 I’m The Luckiest Unlucky Girl

Erin Huttlinger

identity

I didn't feel particularly grateful during those days, but I didn't let that stop me