I can so relate! I lost my husband in 2003, in March. It will be 20 years. Last year one of my resolutions was to spend more time with people I enjoyed. I invited a bunch of friends, mostly unattached, and asked if they were interested in playing board games at my house once a month. Every single person said yes!

It’s a simple evening. They bring their beverages and snacks. I host. It gives me a reason to clean my house.

We laugh and have a fun evening. It’s a simple cleanup, and I’ve gotten a game fix.

Because there’s too many for Rummikub on our regular night I’m thinking about adding a Rummikub night as well. 😊

Enjoyed your article! I might have to finally look back through my decades of journals. I rarely do.