Five Reason Why We Need Friends First, a personal note: When I awoke this morning, my first thoughts were of my late wife, Benita. We were married on December 28th, 1974, at the Calvary Baptist Church in DeSoto, Texas. She passed away on April 12th, 2018. Forty-nine years ago today, I was getting ready for… Continue reading Why We Need Friends
Category: Companionship
The Silent Grief
Introduction: The death of a spouse is one of life’s formidable challenges, and widowers usually grapple with their grief alone. I know this was my experience when my wife of forty-three plus years passed away. Society’s views on grief can dismiss or underestimate widowers’ emotional struggles. You just “man up” and carry on. After all,… Continue reading The Silent Grief
Using the Time We Have
Today As I write it is Friday, December 3, 2021. It’s the 337th day of 2021. There are 28 days remaining in the year. The temperature was a cool 61 degrees with fog and drizzle when I left the house for my drive to morning coffee and writing at Starbucks. The selfie is from today.… Continue reading Using the Time We Have
The Christmas House
Christmas and Holiday Movies ’tis the season for watching Christmas and holiday movies. On of the fun traditions I had with my late wife was watching Hallmark Holiday Movies. It brought out the child in both of us. Fun describes the viewing. The Christmas House This week I continued the tradition. The movie watched was… Continue reading The Christmas House
Routines of Life
Monday, November 29, 2021 Today is Monday, November 29, 2021. It is the 333rd day of the year. There are 32 days remaining in 2021. It was cool 39 degrees when I awoke. Routines of Life My day began with me carrying out trash. Taking my morning prescriptions followed. After a short drive, I’m enjoying… Continue reading Routines of Life
Open-Mic Poetry Reading
Coffee and Oatmeal It’s 6:10 AM on Monday morning, January 6, 2020. I’m out of the house and at my favorite coffeehouse. I have a tall Pike Place Roast coffee and a bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar. Writing, walking, paying property taxes, house cleaning, and doing household budget/tax stuff is on my day’s agenda… Continue reading Open-Mic Poetry Reading
The Flu Shot Didn’t Work
Tested Positive for Type A & B Flu It’s Friday, January 3, 2020. I have a 9 AM appointment with the doctor today. I have a bad right earache as well as equilibrium issues. My right tonsil feels like it is swollen. My guess is the issues are related to my testing positive for Flu… Continue reading The Flu Shot Didn’t Work
One Way For Grown Children to Keep Track of You
Where’s Dad? If you’re in good health and live on your own, your adult children don’t need to know your every whereabouts. They do not need to know everything you are doing. Attempting to do this will drive you and your kids crazy. If you require that level of care, there are facilities and services… Continue reading One Way For Grown Children to Keep Track of You
One Way For Grown Children to Keep Track of You
Where’s Dad? If you’re in good health and live on your own, your adult children don’t need to know your every whereabouts. They do not need to know everything you are doing. Attempting to do this will drive you and your kids crazy. If you require that level of care there are facilities and services… Continue reading One Way For Grown Children to Keep Track of You
The Survival Blog for Widowers 