Blue Mountain Grief and Loss Foundation

08/31/2026

Sharing this beautiful offering for anyone carrying grief, loss, heaviness, or simply something that wants to be witnessed.

The Grief & Connection Circle is a gentle, non-religious space to gather in community, listen, share, and remember that we do not have to carry everything alone. Grief can take many forms. It is not exclusive to the death of a loved one, and you do not need to have the “right” kind of loss to belong here. You are welcome to share or simply listen.

If this speaks to you, consider joining or sharing it with someone who may need it.

This is in-person in Walla Walla.

08/06/2026

We often avoid thinking about death because it feels frightening or uncomfortable. But Carl Jung offered a different perspective: thinking honestly about death can help us live more fully.

When we accept that life is limited, we may become more present, love more openly, and spend less time on what does not truly matter. Accepting life’s ending is not giving up on life is learning to value it more deeply.

A thoughtful reflection on death, middle age, and what it means to be fully alive.

Once, I spent a year walking Brooklyn’s historic Green-Wood Cemetery daily, winding between the marble tombs engulfed by tree-roots and emblazoned with the surnames of the dead, each followed…

07/25/2026

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs

It is never too late to begin again, pursue a dream, or achieve something extraordinary.

Roctogenarians by Mo Rocca shares inspiring stories of people who found success, purpose, and new adventures later in life. Filled with memorable comebacks and remarkable accomplishments, this book reminds us that age does not define our potential.

No matter what chapter of life you are in, there is still time to grow, contribute, dream big, and live your best life. Your next great triumph may be just around the corner!

07/11/2026

Have you attended a Sound Bath? They are lovely and so is Anna.

07/02/2026

Hospice Nursejulie is an incredible source of information about all things grief and end-of-life. In this video, she shares some early signs of dementia.

If you or someone you know, cares for and/or loves someone with dementia and would benefit from an educational support group, have them use the link below to get on the waitlist for our fall 2026 group.

https://griefandloss.care/dementia-caregiver-support-group-waitlist/

06/25/2026

We came across this product on social media. What a great tool for those caring for and/or loving someone with dementia. We will definitely have the peer-leader of the next In This Together: Dementia Caregiver Support Group share this with participants in the fall.

If you, or someone you know, cares for and/or loves someone with dementia and could benefit from an educational support group, have them use the following link to get on a waitlist.

https://griefandloss.care/dementia-caregiver-support-group-waitlist/

The 10.1" Memoryboard shows photos, reminders & messages on a calm, dignity-first screen designed for dementia. No app for them. Loved by 10,000+ families.

06/20/2026

Tomorrow is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

It is a reminder that life moves in cycles. Seasons shift, light changes, and growth happens in its own time.

May this day invite us to pause, notice what is blooming, release what has run its course, and trust the quiet wisdom of change.

06/16/2026

Still wondering what to get Dad for Father’s Day?

Give him a gift that keeps on giving: the NOK Box.

The NOK (Next of Kin) Box is a user-friendly system that helps organize important physical and digital information all in one place. It’s an easy, approachable way to start planning ahead, get organized, and give loved ones peace of mind.

Don't leave your family a scavenger hunt. The Nokbox is a complete, color-coded system — 67 folders, 15 categories — that organizes your life for the people who depend on you.