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Added by The Hungover Widow on October 26, 2017 at 7:30am — 2 Comments
I was better prepared for life after Ron's death than many widows. He died about a year ago at age 78, but his health had been deteriorating and his stamina had been decreasing for a couple of years before that. I was also 15 years younger. I'd always managed the finances (he joked that since he was an English major and my degree was in Math that was a no-brainer) and had gradually taken over lawn and yard maintenance, keeping the car maintained, housekeeping, etc. because he just…
ContinueFor 2 1/2 years I got calls for Arlene on my cell asking for her so they could try to sell her diabetic testing supplies. And until six months ago, I would scream and curse at them (ok, it was fun and thereaputic, but clearly ineffective). So tonight at work, I got another one of those calls, at work and gave what is now my standard response:
Them: Hello, may I speak to Arlene?
Me: She's not here, but I can give you the number where she may be reached.
Them: Ok…
ContinueAdded by Don on October 12, 2017 at 2:20pm — 3 Comments
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