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My Nanny was barely 49 years old when she became a widow and we just celebrated her 96th birthday two months ago. She never remarried and, to my knowledge, never went on a single date. I’m sure there were men who were interested and I know she had friends trying to set her up, but in all those years, she never went – not once. So, many years ago I finally asked her “Why?” “Did you ever think about remarriage? Why not at least go on a date and see if something was there?”

About 6 weeks after the funeral the kids came over one night and we spent a few hours talking through emotions and reflecting on great memories with their mom. We realized this was the first time since before the funeral that it was just the three of us together. As a grieving husband and dad, this time with them was so comforting to me, and I’m sure it was for them as well. Towards the end of the evening, Abby disappeared for a moment then came back with some papers. She

It happens to all of us. We’re curious about something in a friend’s life and want to ask them about it, but we don’t know how or when to ask. Maybe we throw out some feeler questions to see if we can get them to bring it up. And, if they take the bait, then we follow up with, “Well, I was curious but hated to ask”. I’ve had this experience with people in my own life. A big question on their minds and not sure when, or even if, to bring it up. The big question?? Do

In my college days it seemed like me and my buddies never had girlfriends at the same time. Or, more specifically what comes to mind are the times when I did not have a girlfriend. On more than one occasion, there was me, a buddy, and his girlfriend hanging out. I was the third wheel. I wanted to go away; they wanted me to go away. 😊 Truth is, they were gracious and we had a good time. But being a third wheel is weird. It’s great if you’re a tricycle, not so great if