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Barbara Falconer Newhall

My Husband Died, and Denial and Distraction Are My Go-To States for Now

April 10, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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My husband of 44 years died seven weeks ago. So far, I’ve used denial and distraction to keep my mind off the silence.  Read more.

Widowed: Lucky Me, I Told Jon Newhall I Loved Him

March 13, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Jon Newhall makes dinner at the Newhall house. Photo by Barbara Newhall

Lucky me. I told my husband I loved him while he was still alive. Read more.

Jonathan Newhall. My Husband of Forty-Four Years

February 27, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Friends and readers. I am so sad to report that my dear husband of 44 years, Jonathan Newhall, died last week. Here is his obituary. Read more.

Our Living Room Makeover: We Made Do With Our Old Stuff. Sheltering at Home Week 49

February 20, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Because of the pandemic, we did our living room makeover with furniture and art work that’s been in our house for decades.  Read more.

I’ve Got Covid Arm. Good News? Sheltering at Home Week 48

February 9, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Apparently, Covid arm is a thing. Lots of people who got the Moderna vaccine now have a big welt on their arm. We are a trendy group.  Read more.

Our New Honeycomb Shades: Out of Sight. Out of Mind. Sheltering at Home Week 47

February 6, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Our lush draperies are gone — replaced by minimalist honeycomb shades that stay out of sight when retracted. That’s the way we like it.  Read more.

Oops. I Forgot to Do My Kegels. I Blame the Coronavirus. Sheltering at Home Week 46

January 30, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Before the pandemic kept me from doing much driving, I did my Kegels whenever I stopped for a red light: Brake, pause. Kegel, Kegel, Kegel.  Read more.

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The Weekend I Talked — And the Kids Listened

A traditional house in an snowy, tree lined neighborhood in southwest Minneapolis offered by Edina Realty. Photo by BF Newhall

You know your kids have turned into grown-ups when they listen to your advice. I don’t mean take your advice. I mean listen – gently and kindly – as you talk away . . . Read more.

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