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Pete Holmes, Stephen Colbert (and God) on Life and Death

April 16, 2022 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Pete Holmes, Stephen Colbert -- and God. A memorial-candle-on-the-altar

At Easter Christians celebrate Jesus’s resurrection — Jesus was dead, and then he wasn’t. Was Jon dead, and then not?  Read more.

The Truth About Widows — We Cry a Lot

March 26, 2022 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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We widows cry a lot. But sometime I stop and ask myself, why am I crying? Am I mourning his life — or mine?  Read more.

Widowed, I Celebrated His Birthday With Cupcakes

March 19, 2022 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Widowed, I celebrated his birthday without him — with two birthday cupcakes, one for him and one for me. Because there were still two of us.  Read more.

Widowed: Our Love Is Immortal (Seriously!)

March 5, 2022 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Jon may be gone, but our love is immortal. Hear me out. I promise I’m not going to get all cheesy and sentimental on you.  Read more.

With No Husband to Complain, Here Are Some More Things I’m Free to Do These Days

January 29, 2022 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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With no husband to complain about my bad habits and quirky tastes, I’m free to think and do lots of things I’d set aside for many years. Read more.

Is There an Upside to Widowhood? I’m Looking at the Possibilities

January 22, 2022 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Now that Jon is gone, I am keeping an eye out for reasons to like going it alone. I’m wondering, are there any upsides to widowhood?  Read more.

Widowed: Did He Die in Anguish?

January 15, 2022 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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No, Jon did not suffer. He did not die in anguish. It was over quickly, she said. Before he knew what was happening.  Read more.

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A Case of the Human Condition: The Day She Popped the Question

Things were getting serious. My boyfriend had moved his goldfish into my apartment. I had returned from a long weekend to find that Jon had moved his dimestore pets from his place to mine. He was sheepish about this.

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