I can certainly relate to many of the points in your story. So sorry about the death of your daughter. My husband and I bought an 1800's center hall colonial with a lot of acreage in 1999. It had a beautiful setting with big maple trees flanking the house. Too close to the house. Tree trimming is very expensive. We put in a well when we bought the house. It pumps 22 gallons a minute. Great water. Fresh and no chemicals. We installed a new oil furnace when we moved in. The house has steam radiators and the furnace has…
Being Alone is Not the Same Thing as Being Lonely
Learning Loneliness 101
Being alone was a major part of my life, as I grew up an only child and had few friends. I didn’t have to study to learn how to be alone.
I never minded being alone, but that is different from being lonely. Being lonely for me comes from missing my husband.
When I first met him I knew he was the most special man in the world.
I adored him. Just like most women adore their husbands. I know some men are not adorable, but I am not speaking about them.
My husband was the kindest man I had…
I especially enjoyed your article as I used to have 2 Yorkies. One looked like Dagney. We took them everywhere and if they weren't welcome, we didn't go. We each had a Sherpa bag for them and took them into shops and grocery stores. We were putting them in their bags in a Walmart parking lot one day and when we entered the store, a manager came up to my husband and said "You're the man with a dog in a bag. Welcome." We were seen on the parking lot security camera. I have seen a couple on motorcycles with…
My dogs are always important family members.Sweet dog stories always make me cry and this one was no different. Our hearts are deeply touched by our animal companions. My sweet little Shih Tzu passed away on May 29, 2018 in my arms. I was devastated and still miss her. She had a personality like no other. She was a rescue that had been thrown out of a car in heavy traffic along with her brother. Her brother is still with me but he's getting older and because he was a rescue, I don't know how old he is. I dread the day when he leaves me. Thanks for a sweet story.
Grief and sorrow have their own timetable
How long does it take to heal after the death of a husband?
Where do I go to heal?
Another city, state or another country?
These are questions that I keep asking myself.
So far, I’m not able to answer myself.
Looking back over it brings tears.
I sold my home and the majority of personal belongings after the untimely death of my husband.
I sold things that were very near and dear to my heart.
Items that I never thought I would part with. But, after losing my husband, my things weren’t as important anymore. They were part of a different life belonging to a happier time.
Suddenly, I am not the…
Very good article. I was trying to find a recipe on the internet the other day and had to keep scrolling looking past all the wordy yada yada, ran out of time, decided to skip it. I have cooked professionally for years and can look at a recipe and know if I might like it and if the measurements are correct. Cooking experience can help to prevent cooking disasters, like the one you mentioned. There are sometimes typos. It's important to read a recipe a couple of times to see if it makes sense. I hate recipes with strange ingredients…
Very good article. I was trying to find a recipe on the internet the other day and had to keep scrolling looking past all the wordy yada yada, ran out of time, decided to skip it. I have cooked professionally for years and can look at a recipe and know if I might like it and if the measurements are correct. Cooking experience can help to prevent cooking disasters, like the one you mentioned. There are sometimes typos. It's important to read a recipe a couple of times to see if it makes sense. I hate recipes with strange ingredients…
Be realistic for your future
Another year gone by. And what a year it has been!
Happiness is truly 2020 in the rear view mirror!
Regardless of what lies ahead in the New Year, we need to take a look at ourselves and see what we can do better.
Most of us make ridiculous New Year’s Resolutions that we have no way of keeping for a few weeks or days, much less a whole year.
So let’s do something different this year and make our resolutions just one word or two. Something achievable.
Patience
Try to exercise patience if you are in traffic and you don’t…
Daily life is one step at a time
Do you believe in love at first sight?
I always thought that was a little girl’s fantasy. Something whispered about at pajama parties and teenage sleepovers. Giggling teenagers planning their weddings and looking forward to having babies.
But then I met the man that was to become my husband and I fully understood.
When our eyes met, I knew that he was the one and only one!
How often does that happen to anyone?
Most of us go thru life searching for our one and only.
Ladies,we all know that sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before…
Your bed can be your comfort zone and companion
When you’re born, you start out life sleeping in a bed of some kind. Your mom put you in a crib. And sometimes, you might find yourself sleeping with your mom in her bed. Your father may be there, also.
As you grow up, you may have brothers or sisters that share your room. Bunk beds are common for kids that share sleeping space. You have your own bed. It feels comforting, because it’s your own bed.
If you’re lucky, as you get older, you may get your own bedroom. …
D- Anne Jennings
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