Personals
Getting on With Life After a Partner Dies
By Jane E. Brody
Mickey Martinez was the kind of husband many women dream about. He loved grocery shopping and did it weekly at a nearby supermarket, took care of household repairs, washed dishes, and was always ready with a broom or vacuum when needed.
But after he died, Mary Alice, his wife of 37 years, found herself paralyzed in the supermarket the first time she tried to go shopping. Six months later, when preparing her traditional Christmas Eve dinner for 12, she cried out in frustration as she tried to cook, clean and set up for company on her own, “Mickey, where are you when I need you?”
But Mary Alice soon learned Read more...
Aging Swingers at High STD Risk
Middle-aged partner swappers more likely to be infected than prostitutes, Dutch study found
By Jenifer Goodwin, HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- All those wild and crazy nights may be catching up with swingers as they age, new research found.
A Dutch study has found that swingers -- heterosexual adults who engage in partner swapping or attend sex clubs for couples -- have rates of sexually transmitted diseases comparable to Read more…
Personal AdsSummer is in full swing and as fall approaches, wouldn’t it be great to have a companion with whom to share the gorgeous weather and watch the seasons change? Maybe it's time to answer one of the ads below or place your own so you can find that special someone!
To those who wish to respond to any of these personal ads, simply mail your message, address, phone number, and/or email address to the department number listed in the particular personal ad, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, P.O. Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.
Your response, including your address, phone number, and/or email address will be forwarded to the person placing the ad. If you answer an ad in this section, there is no guarantee that you will receive a response. That is up to the person who placed the ad. Please make sure you submit your correct address plainly printed so you can promptly receive responses.
Respond to the ads in this issue and also sit down now and prepare your ad for our October/November 2010 issue. There is no charge for this service, and your ad may bring a breath of fresh air to your heart as well. Responses to personal ads appearing in this column can be submitted at any time. However, to place a personal ad in the October/November 2010 issue, the deadline is September 10, 2010.
SWWM, NS, ND from SE and SW Oregon and Idaho area. Have great place to live, but I hate to cook. No expense for a lady who owns nothing and would cherish her own special place. Age and nationality no concern. I love animals and birds. I have plenty of green flowering plants in my home. Some are wild unknown. Come enjoy the ride. Reply ISI, Dept. 6301, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.
A 59 year old man would enjoy meeting a lady 59-69 and starting a companionship with someone who likes music, taking long walks, holding hands, and having romantic evenings. To those who wish to respond, I hope this person enjoys the life they have been looking for. Looking forward to a call! Reply ISI, Dept. 6302, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.
SWM, 165, 5’7”, seeking a lady with my same standards. I’m a 66 year-old gentleman, sincere, honest, truthful, and better-than-average looking. I’m retired, like to dance to country music and do karaoke. Looking for a nice lady to spend time with and see where it goes from there. Light drinker and light smoker. Prefer petite, blonde hair, but not really necessary if the lady is nice. Reply ISI, Dept. 6303, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.
SWF. How about a hot air balloon ride? Or floating the Snake River? Slow hiking? Attending summer concerts? Theatre? Picnics? Or sometimes just sitting and talking on the patio in SE Idaho? (No smoking.) Most things are more fun with friendly companionship. Interested? I am! Reply ISI, Dept. 6304, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.
SWW, 70 years, 5’6,” 190 lbs, fair looker, who enjoys traveling, camping, gardening, music, cooking, romantic evenings, and good conversations. Looking for a ND, NS, no drugs gentleman in his 70s or 80s who is financially secure and who would like friendship and companionship with like-minded lady in S.E. Idaho. Reply ISI, Dept. 6305, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.
SWF looking for a special guy, 70-plus, who would enjoy meeting a romantic, affectionate, country gal with interests in traveling, camping, fishing, boating, and four-wheeling. Let’s meet for coffee! Please respond with phone number. Reply ISI, Dept. 6306, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.