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Barbara Falconer Newhall

Veteran journalist Barbara Falconer Newhall riffs on life as she knows it.

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Widowed

Jon died unexpectedly at the age of 79. I thought we'd have many more years together. We won't.

Widowed, I’m Staying Put. And So Are My Bricks

June 19, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 19 Comments

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I’m widowed, but I’m staying put for now. Also staying put are the charming old bricks in our backyard staircase.  Read more.

Drumroll! I’ve Just Written My 600th Blog Post.

June 12, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 10 Comments

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Here’s my 600th post on a blog that’s seen me through births, deaths, a major house remodel, a pandemic, and some dark nights of the soul.  Read more.

The Kids Are Coming for a Visit. No Time to Write

June 5, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 10 Comments

my kids are coming for a visit

My grown-up kids are coming for a visit this week. There will be just the three of us Peter, Christina and I.  Read more.

My Husband Passed Away and Took the Encyclopedia With Him

May 29, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 10 Comments

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When my husband passed away, he took the family encyclopedia with him. Fun facts, handy info, and beloved family stories went with him.  Read more.

When Someone Dies, Send Flowers

May 22, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 15 Comments

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My husband is dead. Forget “in lieu of.” I want the flowers.  Read more.

I Hated My Pandemic Hair. A Daughter to the Rescue. Sheltering at Home

May 15, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 10 Comments


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My daughter had never cut anyone’s hair, ever. But my flyaway pandemic hair needed cutting. So I took a chance. The results were smashing. Read more.

Not Enough Rain. Not Enough Stories About My Husband.

May 8, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 16 Comments

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I wish I’d written more stories about my husband. But he was a good guy, and our marriage didn’t generate a lot of bloggable drama.   Read more.

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Feng Shui Tip for the Writing Room and the Bedroom — Your Mother’s Not Allowed, and Neither Are the Kids

There are no photos in my my writing room. No kids, no parents, no family. Pictures of my parents have the worst effect on me when I’m trying to write. “When are you going to get a real job, Barb?” they shout from their frames as I enter the workroom. Peering over my shoulder, they pass judgment on me and my thoughts, “You’re writing about that? Shame on you.”

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