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A Leap Year Leap: She Asked. He Said Yes.

February 29, 2024 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Widowed: Jon and I had been dating for several years. No marriage proposal was coming my way. But a Leap Day was. Read more.

A Marriage Proposal — The Man Said Yes

March 6, 2020 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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On Saturday Jon and I celebrated the 11th anniversary of our marriage proposal: Yesterday we celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary. What’s the catch? Read more. 

Leap Year 1976 — The Day I Popped the Question

February 25, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Barbara Falconer and Jon Newhall in a swimming pool circa 1975. Photo by Ruth Newhall

This is a Leap Year, and Monday is Leap Day. That means Jon and I will be celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the day I proposed marriage. Read more.

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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.

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