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Articles by Joan Baker Scott

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Long-Haul Grief

The COVID virus gave us a new condition known as Long-haul COVID. Although the virus may be long gone, the person is left with persistent symptoms from the disease. These unlucky individuals are now being called “long-haulers.” Having just passed…

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Memories and Connections

Recently, I was shopping for a sympathy card and many of the cards had a message that essentially said, “May your memories bring you comfort.” I received cards like these when my son, Danny died. Perhaps you received similar cards…

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The Arrival of Spring

It is early spring here on Cape Cod and the signs of the season are all around. The daffodils are lifting their faces towards the sun and the forsythia bushes are bursting into bloom. Despite the warmer days and the…

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