by Kevin Banet | Jul 8, 2025 | nursing homes, Reminisce, Senior stories
Rosella had never married, and I was one of the few people in her life “Are you there, Kevin? Are you listening?” Her voice came through the phone—high-pitched, thin, and slightly frantic. “I’m here, Rosella. I’m listening,” I replied, a bit embarrassed, cradling the...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 7, 2025 | Reminisce, Senior stories
There’s a big, heavy old monkey wrench in my toolbox—rusted at the jaw, its handle darkened from years of use. We call it “Uncle Pete’s wrench.” It doesn’t get much action anymore. I keep that wrench not for its function, but for its memory. When I was a kid, we...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 1, 2025 | Reminisce, Senior stories
Fifty years had passed, but the campground at Pine Lake State Park felt almost untouched—quiet pines rustling in the breeze, folding chairs in circles, and echoing laughter. Carl Beaumont looked out over the familiar faces of his siblings, cousins, and now grandkids....
by Associate Editor | Jun 23, 2025 | Holidays, Reminisce
This article was written by a guest contributor, John Trompeter, the owner/operator of ComForCare of Wheaton, IL. Christmas gatherings are like treasure chests—full of heartwarming memories, hilarious mishaps, and stories that get better (or more exaggerated) with...
by Associate Editor | Jun 20, 2025 | Home Care, Prayer, Reminisce, Senior stories
I Had a Feeling Who It Was The phone rang at just the wrong time. I had just ordered three burgers and a salad. My car was third in line at the drive-thru window. I glanced at my phone’s screen, then hesitated. I hoped my family wouldn’t mind if I answered. “I haven’t...
