DAD'S HABS HAT
“I think he wore it partly as a good-natured dare, an invitation to take the bait.”
The Keepthings
What memento would you keep after the death of someone you love? These are the stories of lost loved ones, inspired by the things they left behind. A new story of love + grief every few weeks, plus occasional subscriber bonus content.
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It started with a pair of baby shoes…
Or, what happens to keepthings when their keeper is no longer around?
THE DEATH-PUDDING CONTAINER
“The life-ending medication came with instructions to mix it with water or applesauce. In her diva-ness, Heather had other plans.”
*Rememberings*: Missing Marshie
He was black and white and beloved all over, and my neighborhood will never be the same.
THE ORANGE PILL BOTTLE FULL OF QUARTERS
“He tossed and caught it to make the quarters rattle, and I could tell he was proud of having found the perfect vessel for them.”
DAD'S ARMY CAP
“It instantly conjured him in full dad mode, building or fixing something, making something better.”
DAD'S COMPASS
“He always knew where he was headed, whether traveling by car, by boat or by snowmobile.”
THE CASH REGISTER
“He had a strong sense of nostalgia and a deep regard for objects made to stand the test of time.”
THE RECIPE BOX
“After she died, I made dishes from it for months, wanting to feel closer to her, wanting to understand us.”
THE BIRD FEEDER
“I built it for him before I left for college, knowing he had a favorite window where he liked to watch the birds come and go.”