Posts by Mike

  • What do I know- Part 2    (way too long blog post)

    What do I know- Part 2 (way too long blog post)

    As I continue to honor Ashley’s memory, I want to share some of my thoughts on grief. My wife had so many awesome connections in her life, that I know there is an army of people that have similar feelings to mine. Even if it’s a fraction of what I feel, I know it hurts.…

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  • What do I know?

    What do I know?

    Ashley would often point out that I never take credit for my doctorate.  If it were up to her, all of my clothing and belongings would be embroidered or emblazoned with Dr. Taube. I don’t emblazon anything. This Christmas Ashley got me a journal embossed with Dr. Taube.  She told my sister in-law, “Mike never…

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  • Puka Shells and a Seatbelt Purse

    Puka Shells and a Seatbelt Purse

    So here you go, the continuation of the jointeamtaube.com blog. The past few days I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback on my remembrance of Ashley at her Celebration of life. It was hard for me to even to attempt to eulogize my wife.  The only thing I found fitting, was a love letter that…

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  • I’ll Be There for You

    I’ll Be There for You

    It has been two weeks since Ashley has passed. I did not think I would make it two minutes without her, let alone two weeks. Living life without Ashley hasn’t gotten easier, but it hasn’t gotten harder. My boys give me silliness and love when I need it, my family gives me strength and have…

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  • Bloop, Bloop, Bloop

    Bloop, Bloop, Bloop

    What’s that? In our house, we say “bloop, bloop, bloop” instead of fast-forward when watching a recorded show. This goes back to when Ashley and I first started hanging out. She would record shows like Big Bang Theory or Sex in the City on her Tivo. I’d come over to do laundry and watch TV.…

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