Tag Archives: love

Don’t Say We Can’t

“Why aren’t you married?” my partner and I are frequently asked. After all, we’ve been a couple for 25 years, shared a mortgage, and his grandchildren see me as a second granddad. Does it take a marriage license to lend … Continue reading

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One Coin, Three Sides

When I was 5, I showed my father the back of my hand: “This is my Indian side.” I flipped my hand over: “And this is my white side.” My father indulged me until I was about 7, when he … Continue reading

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To Do

Keep your ‘say-to-do’ ratio as close to 100 percent as possible. Strive to doeverything you say you will, and do not commit to doing something you aren’t likely to be able to do.” — Joshua Swiss, Glasgow Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments … Continue reading

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Tough Questions From Seniors With Alzheimer’s

How do I tell my mother who has dementia that a relative is dying or has passed away? You should first consider if knowing that will actually benefit your mom. What would she do with that information? Would she remember … Continue reading

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Our Night of Drama

In 1978 my husband and I were heading to the Metropolitan Opera when we had a passionate argument. I tore our opera tickets into tiny pieces and threw them to the ground. We reconciled, gathered up the ticket remnants and … Continue reading

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