V for (The) Valley of Shadow of Death

In the last post, Until death do us Part, the old couple began to contemplate on death and bereavement. Continuing to speak about death, the couple in their 70’s and 80’s are now passing through the valley of shadow of death (Psalm 23:4). They fear death and certainly fear the death of the partner. Both…

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R for Role Reversal – Say Whatever, it’s the Woman, forever!

middle age couple comforting

One thing I’ve observed in elderly couples is that, irrespective of which of the partners have had the upper hand all along, there comes a stage in their relationship when the wife begins to play the pivotal role in matters of home, family, children, finance and everything. It makes me assume that with ageing, men…

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Small Deed #5

 Read Small Deed# 4   How about a little thoughtful deed for your mom today? As you read these lines, pick up your phone, dial your mom and  compliment her – for what? You don’t have to think hard. Be it even for the curd rice you had in class 4, just do it!  I was walking…

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Reliving Our First Dates!

He looks. She looks away She looks. He looks away. An uneasiness. An effort to behave natural. Smiles preceding and proceeding words. And their eyes meet – No lub, No dub – their hearts skipped their respective beats! His eyes, born-admiring; her eyes, born-twinkling. Exposing the naked blushes through their dressed-up smiles. Their hand touches.…

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