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Author: Barbara Falconer Newhall

Widowed: Our Love Is Immortal (Seriously!)

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Jon may be gone, but our love is immortal. Hear me out. I promise I’m not going to get all cheesy and sentimental on you.  Read more.

Widowed: It’s Been a Year and He’s Still Gone

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Yes, I am widowed — it’s been a year and he’s still gone. But I keep thinking he’ll be back any minute.  Read more.

Dying. It’s What We Do These Days

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I see that it’s not going to let up, this dying thing. I’m 80 years old now. I’m getting older and so are all my friends.  Read more.

Grievance and Outrage — Good in Small Doses

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Grievance and outrage have soured American discourse, public and private, for the past five years. And, yes, I find that outrageous. Read more.

Widowed: I Called Tech Support and Got Ageism

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I called tech support and got ageism. ‘Why don’t you get someone younger to help you?’ said the otherwise very nice techie. Read more.

With No Husband to Complain, Here Are Some More Things I’m Free to Do These Days

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With no husband to complain about my bad habits and quirky tastes, I’m free to think and do lots of things I’d set aside for many years. Read more.

Is There an Upside to Widowhood? I’m Looking at the Possibilities

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Now that Jon is gone, I am keeping an eye out for reasons to like going it alone. I’m wondering, are there any upsides to widowhood?  Read more.

Widowed: Did He Die in Anguish?

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No, Jon did not suffer. He did not die in anguish. It was over quickly, she said. Before he knew what was happening.  Read more.

Widowed: Advice From Beyond the Grave — Party On!

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How to mark the anniversary of Jon’s death? A visit to the cemetery seemed in order. Then along came some advice from my dead husband.  Read more.

Wishing You a Hope-y New Year


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Hope-y New Year! Here’s to a hope-filled 2022. Not because hope will solve the climate crisis or end the culture wars. But just . . . because.  Read more.

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