The holidays often accentuate the grief of single people, particularly those who are newly divorced. It can be an all too poignant reminder of our losses, and especially if we are missing our kids for Christmas for the first time. It can be a lonely time to be without a companion. Longing for family tends […]

We were kid-less orphans this Thanksgiving. For any divorced parents who share custody, you know what we mean. This year, we decided to make the best of it by inviting ourselves over to spend time with extended family for the turkey holiday. We did a puzzle, played games, and enjoyed yummy food with great company! […]

On our recent trip to New York, Cathy and I met another middle-aged couple on the air train and had some good conversation. Their kids had given them this trip to New York for their 50th birthdays. They were still thinking about what they wanted to do in the city for the 4th of July. […]

Remember our new mid-single friends we met at church a few months ago? We recently attended their wedding and it was such a joyous occasion! He was widowed and she was divorced, both were single parents. Thankfully, her kids signed her up on a dating site (not something she would have done herself), which is […]

HaPpY SaBbAtH DaY from our home to yours. It's so exciting to attend all of church again! We enjoyed a full 2-hour church service with our entire ward this afternoon for the first time in over a year. Since Covid-19 hit Utah in March of 2020, it hasn't been an option to attend most of […]