Middle-aged Maverick

Tag: love

  • An Anniversary

    Today is October 8th. There’s nothing significant about this date. However, a picture came up in my Timehop that reminded me that 3 days ago, October 5th, was the 5 year anniversary of my mother-in-law passing. Josh and I didn’t acknowledge that day because honestly, I think we both forgot about it. I know I… →

  • What do you believe?

    5Ws Wednesday I saw a post on Threads yesterday where someone was reflecting on their religious beliefs and how they have changed. They didn’t consider themselves an atheist according to the definition of one, but they also acknowledged that they didn’t really believe in a god anymore. That made me think of my own experience… →

  • A Celebration

    Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays? The Macy’s Thanksgiving parade is over. Santa has rolled down 34th Street. I watched with tears in my eyes. I do every year. That means after today, the Christmas holiday season is officially here. Today is a holiday too though. And really the… →

  • Gratitude, Love, It’s All the Same

    How do you express your gratitude? Words are powerful. So the way that I usually express my gratitude is simply by saying thank you. That applies to most people to whom I’m grateful. Many times there is an actual thank you card. I will not let the written word and all the accompanying stationary and… →

  • He’s Here

    Who do you spend the most time with? It’s 2025, which means that on the 22nd of this month I will have known my husband for 25 years. Technically I’ve known him a little longer than the 22nd, still 25 years though. June 22, 2000 was our first date. The day we met in person… →

  • Why?

    What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. I don’t like to be asked “why?” My anxiety is back today. “Why?” Today was a rough day. “Why?” I don’t want to talk about it. “Why not?” Sometimes I don’t know why my anxiety is kicking up. And I usually don’t feel like analyzing… →

  • Only Three?

    What are three objects you couldn’t live without? Three objects that I can’t live without…I’m going to be a 42 year old teenager with my first answer and say, my phone. I’m kind of obsessed with it. Which makes it difficult on my anxiety when I know I need a break from it, but there’s… →

  • My Person

    Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? I’m going to get all cheesy and lovey-dovey with this question today. After all, Valentines Day is next month and his birthday is Monday. Wherever my husband is, that’s where I have felt loved. I have almost 25 years of positive examples of how… →

  • The Last Time

    Today is my 11th wedding anniversary. I’ve been with my husband for 24 years, but we’ve only been “legal” for 11. We’ll celebrate the day by grilling steaks and having a nice dinner at home. In the past we’ve gone to the restaurant where we had our rehearsal dinner, or the restaurant where we had… →