Jim Parton – Medium

Jim Parton

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The Mistake We Know We Are Making

Why we can’t stop

Sep 18

Man with startled expression peeking out from behind a screen

Sep 18

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Published 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

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Published 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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Published 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

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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

Published in
The Wind Phone

A Glimpse Into What is Next

My big sister’s last gift

6d ago

A Glimpse Into What is Next

6d ago

Published in
The Wind Phone

The Longest Night and Lessons Learned

What sitting a death watch vigil teaches us

Nov 28

person walking through dark night.

Nov 28

Published in
The Narrative Arc

Launched Through the Air at Age 75

Pedestrian vs large truck

Nov 8

art work of birds

Nov 8

Published in
The Narrative Arc

Change Your Narrative and Change Your Life

My friend taught me how to stop my ‘worry loop’

Oct 22

Silhouette of a man with outstretched arms facing the sunset

Oct 22

Published in
Prism & Pen

I Was a Gay Bear Sash Queen and Closeted Teacher During the AIDS Crisis

Fleeting fame and lessons learned

Oct 20

I Was a Gay Bear Sash Queen and Closeted Teacher During the AIDS Crisis

Oct 20

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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