Married young, divorced late; married late, widowed early, I dated lots in between and survived a scary illness. After being happily, peacefully solo for many years, I'm now happily married again. I'm truly grateful for each precious day, each well earned wrinkle, my family, my cat.

Check out some of the favourites of a bygone era, be it Monopoly, Life or Operation the wacky doctor game. They got a stack to choose from, or bring one of your own and make new friends while playing. Snacks and beverages provided; all ages welcome, though those under age 12 must be with an adult..

As he spoke, I flicked through Pony Training Illustrated, one of his desk top publishing productions. (There are others: The Rod Closet, a mail order directory of canes and birches, and Part One of The Rose Bottom Trilogy.) In the pony training book, Sir Guy takes "Sweet Lass" through her paces. The first hazy photo reveals a large girl in a T shirt and trousers; by the end she is barefoot and