Widows struggle to survive. The struggle may involve people or it may not. Mostly we search for a reason to keep going, especially after we’ve lost a partner of many years. When my husband died, the first question so many people asked was, “What will you do now?” I asked myself the same question. What… Continue reading Widow’s Struggle to Survive
Month: May 2014
Dating – Meeting Romeo
It finally happened. A Romeo from one of the dating sites wanted to meet me for dinner at a nice restaurant. Instant nerves. What does a 66-year old Juliet know about dating? Geez-o-flip, I haven’t dated outside of my husband in over 48 years and frankly, I’ve forgotten how. Just as I recently discovered that,… Continue reading Dating – Meeting Romeo
Widow’s Restlessness
Two years after his death and I’m restless; restless in spirit, soul, mind and body. Too much time is spent in trying to find something to do and someone, anyone, with whom to enjoy life, to hold a sweet conversation. Perhaps depending on others is wrong. However, at some point every adult needs another with… Continue reading Widow’s Restlessness
Dating – What People Say…
Lord, keep me from the things that people say. I’ve noted during this odyssey into the Dating Site world that so many contenders start their stories with “People say…” People say I am handsome and look like Clark Gable or Gary Cooper in their prime. People say I am kind, loving, humorous, kind to animals… Continue reading Dating – What People Say…