Jim Parton – Medium

Jim Parton

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My Youngest as a Bride?

In one week, my youngest child will get married. She is 32. Her older sister is married and the mom of a two year old, and her older…

May 12, 2022

My Youngest as a Bride?

May 12, 2022

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The Mistake We Know We Are Making

Why we can’t stop

Sep 18, 2024

Man with startled expression peeking out from behind a screen

Sep 18, 2024

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The Wind Phone

Who Is Coming to Your Funeral?

Not as many as you would think

Aug 9, 2024

Looking at a casket in the back of a hearse

Aug 9, 2024

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The Narrative Arc

Finding My Son on the Streets

We never imagined this life for our son

Mar 29, 2024

Homeless man sitting on the pavement with few possessions around.

Mar 29, 2024

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Thirty over Fifty

Am I Old?

“What I have learned so far about aging, despite the creakiness of one’s bones and cragginess of one’s once-silken skin, is this: DO IT. By…

Dec 6, 2023

Am I Old?

Dec 6, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

That Was Then

And this is now

Mar 24

Black and white photo of three children posed in front of a house

Mar 24

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The Narrative Arc

Reflections on Our Years Together

Life is a beautiful ride

Mar 18

Author and husband, seated, in baseball caps and smiling.

Mar 18

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Prism & Pen

Our Worn, Hippy, ‘Gay’ Wedding Rings Are Just Rings.

So after 25 years, why couldn’t I drop mine off for repairs?

Mar 9

Two gold bands lying on top of a dictionary open to the word marriage

Mar 9

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ILLUMINATION

Best If Used By

The phrase applies on so many levels

Mar 7

four colorful tins of spice resting on a grocery shelf

Mar 7

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Everything Is A Battle

When did a simple task become a challenge?

Mar 7

Black and White picture of a wrist and fingers spread open on a plain background.

Mar 7

Jim Parton

Jim Parton

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Retired Teacher and Death Care worker. The gay and married dad of three grown children. I have always been fascinated by the human condition. Come read with me.

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