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Jim Parton

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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

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 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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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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The Wind Phone

Working in Death Care, You See It All

If one thing goes wrong, more problems often follow

6h ago

Working in Death Care, You See It All

6h ago

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Prism & Pen

A Personal Gay History. Who Was I Then? Who Am I Now?

Does anyone remember that guy?

5d ago

Four gay men looking watching a PRIDE event

5d ago

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Prism & Pen

Being Gay While Looking Straight. Hairdressers and Florists, Oh My!

During the HIV/AIDS period, many of us learned to camouflage

Apr 6

A uniformed, bearded middle aged officer at a Pride Event

Apr 6

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ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR

My Writing Family Is Important

Missing you while I was away

Apr 5

writing pen resting on paper with writing beneath

Apr 5

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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

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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