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What you need to navigate your love life; advice about dating, healthy relationships and dealing with your overbearing mother-in-law.
The Dime and the Glass Door
Every time I walked into my grandpa's automotive shop as a kid, I needed a dime. Not a quarter. Not a dollar. A dime. That was the price of admission to the best part of the whole building, and I knew it before I knew how to tie my shoes right.
By Overdrive Records10 days ago in Humans
The Night the Beads Never Moved
He still tells it the same way every time someone asks about their mother’s last Christmas. She asked for the Rosary, he says. Right after the dishes were done. She was in the chair by the window with the old afghan across her lap. She looked at both of us and said we should pray before she got too tired. So we did. All five decades of the Joyful Mysteries. She held the beads herself for the first two. Her hands shook, but she kept going. When they finished she touched his hand, then his sister’s, and told them to take care of each other. After that she closed her eyes for a little while. When she opened them she asked if anyone wanted more coffee. Ordinary. Peaceful. The way he needs the night to have ended.
By Overdrive Records11 days ago in Humans
The Last Christmas Eve
He always starts the story the same way. She asked for the Rosary that night, he says. Right after we finished the dishes. She was sitting in the old chair by the window, the one with the crocheted afghan. She looked at both of us and said, Let’s pray before I get too tired. And we did. All five decades of the Joyful Mysteries. She held the beads herself for the first two decades. Her hands were shaking, but she kept going.
By Overdrive Records12 days ago in Humans
What Causes a Man’s Midlife Crisis?
There’s a popular image of a man going through a midlife crisis: he suddenly buys a sports car, changes his wardrobe, starts going out more, or decides he needs a dramatic new career. While these stereotypes can be amusing, a midlife crisis is often about something much deeper. For many men, it can be a period of questioning their identity, relationships, achievements, and the direction their life is taking.
By AnthonyBTVabout a month ago in Humans
5 Things Driving Me Crazy After 15 Years of Marriage
According to Google, "the traditional symbol and gift for a 15th wedding anniversary is a crystal which represents clarity, transparency, and a brilliant, strong bond built with care over time". I wouldn't say I disagree with this symbolic object, however, I would say I am more likely to use said crystal to throw at my partner's head.
By Jus L'amore2 months ago in Humans
