Pocket Full of Rocks

A monthly update on the work we're doing to keep Annie's vision going.

By Cindy Eastman

· Launched 2 years ago

Gratitude Practice

“…engage the phenomena of the world with earnestness.” Ocean Vuong

Jun 17 • Cindy Eastman

Little Helper

If you get my weekly Silver Linings essay, you’ll recognize this picture from the most recent post.

May 17 • Cindy Eastman

The Kindness of Strangers

When Annie and I were writing our articles together, we wrote one about the kindness of strangers. It was prompted by the actions of a couple we didn’t…

Apr 21 • Cindy Eastman

Out of the box

For over two years now, I’ve walked by this stack of crates on a folding table in the basement of Annie’s new home—a home she didn’t have a say in or…

Apr 17 • Cindy Eastman

Good as gold

This month’s post is going to be a little brief.

Mar 17 • Cindy Eastman

The Best Laid Plans

The funny thing about my writing about having to change the date for something is that I’m posting about it a day late, too.

Feb 18 • Cindy Eastman

Her 45th birthday

Well before I became aware of grief and the way it works (or doesn’t, as the case may be), I recall a news story about commemorating JFK’s birthday…

Jan 17 • Cindy Eastman

Christmas cookies

When you write frequently about grief and loss—and post it all online and in social media—the algorithm begins to send you similar posts and videos…

Dec 17, 2025 • Cindy Eastman