Friends & Family
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Keep Choosing
Three of my closest friends died in the past few years. My brother and my best friend years before. Others have been lost to other causes, some still mysterious. I knew this happens with age. I could say I expected it. But I didn’t. Continue reading
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House-Bound Holidays
The other day on BBC Radio news, I heard a piece about small pleasures — that these are the only ones that last, that can be counted on. This is so true for those of us who live, almost entirely, in our own houses. If you are struggling to decide what to give someone who… Continue reading
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Friendship
Looking over some old Watermark posts, I found this — which clearly should have been posted here: Photo by Abigail Robinson ~ click for larger image This is the view from Abigail’s bedroom in England, complete with seagull family. I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship lately; illness makes one reevaluate, and appreciate, friendships in… Continue reading
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Illness Etiquette II ~ How to visit a sick friend
Several months ago I posted a piece on Illness Etiquette, based on a post by Karen, whose husband had been recently hospitalized. She said I didn’t think that this would be necessary – but it is. . . A commenter asked: "Thanks for this information – it’s very helpful. I was wondering, though, if you… Continue reading
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