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Daily Archives: February 14, 2013
Future Challenge – Making New Friends
Challenge #10 As we get older, our friendships evolve and change. Our children grow up, our parents grow older and eventually pass away. Some friends move away. We retire from our jobs and lose track of many work contacts. Although … Continue reading
Posted in Future Challenges, Ruminations
Tagged choices, companionship, friendship, lifestyle
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Companionship on Valentine’s Day
OK, so it’s Valentine’s Day. My beloved and I shared a lovely dinner at home together, exchanged cards and small tokens, and took a moment to appreciate the fact that we have one another. We know so many people who … Continue reading
Posted in Ruminations
Tagged change, companionship, lifestyle, loneliness, senior companions, Valentines Day
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