Grief is a cacophony of unpleasant emotions: pain, regret, guilt, remorse, fear, anxiety, all waxing and waning at will. But beneath them all, all the time, is the melancholy oboe that is sadness.

Tampa (BLOOM) – Sadness is a common emotion that we all experience at some point in our lives. Whether it’s due to a breakup, the loss of a loved one, or even just a bad day, sadness is a natural ...

This column first appeared in The Detroit News on Dec. 24, 2014. A few weeks ago I came across a column in a small town newspaper that started with these words: "Back when everyone we loved was still ...

Grief is a cacophony of unpleasant emotions: pain, regret, guilt, remorse, fear, anxiety, all waxing and waning at will. But beneath them all, all the time, is the melancholy oboe that is sadness.