Jim Parton – Medium

Jim Parton

Pinned

Jim Parton
in
The Wind Phone

Who Is Coming to Your Funeral?

Not as many as you would think

Aug 9

Looking at a casket in the back of a hearse

Aug 9

Pinned

Jim Parton
in
The Narrative Arc

Finding My Son on the Streets

We never imagined this life for our son

Mar 29

Homeless man sitting on the pavement with few possessions around.

Mar 29

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Jim Parton
in
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

Pinned

Jim Parton

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

Jim Parton

The Mistake We Know We Are Making

Why we can’t stop

2d ago

Man with startled expression peeking out from behind a screen

2d ago

Jim Parton
in
The Wind Phone

What Do I Have To Do To Put You in a Grave Today?

Coffin, urn, or ground

2d ago

Person standing alone at a grave surrounded by other flat memorial markers

2d ago

Jim Parton
in
Thirty over Fifty

Finding Those Old Letters

Save or toss and why

Sep 12

close up photo of old envelopes

Sep 12

Jim Parton
in
Thirty over Fifty

Turbulent High School Years

Possibilities begin to emerge

Sep 12

Student in hallway looking at electronic device

Sep 12

Jim Parton
in
The Narrative Arc

The ‘We Are Not Quite Dead Yet’ Estate Sale

Downsizing and the Swedish Death Cleanse

Aug 30

Outdoor display of assortment of household items for sale

Aug 30

Jim Parton
in
Crow’s Feet

Fear of the Neighborhood Gang

They terrorize my neighborhood every night

Aug 29

Brick wall covered in black grime and graffitti sprayed on the wall

Aug 29

Jim Parton

Jim Parton

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Retired Teacher and Funeral Celebrant. 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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