Soul Man, not Sole Man

June is Men’s Health Month

Annie and LJ are a fictional couple introduced to the readers of the Healthy Healing Eats blog in January 2020. Their storyline promotes healthy eating and earth-friendly practices.

“Annie Hector died.”

“Oh, no, LJ! What happened?”

“No one seems to know, except that it looks like a heart attack. The neighbor noticed that his porch light was on for several days. They called 911 when he didn’t answer after knocking. The paramedics believe he died a week ago. Hector and I met in kindergarten. We played high school football together. He was one of the most outgoing guys I have ever known. I can’t imagine dying alone like that.”

“I’m so sorry. How can I help?”

“It’s hard for me to think right now. Maybe, this is the time to get all the fellas together to discuss how we are living and aging, especially since June is Men’s Health Month. None of us should die so young or alone. We cannot let this happen again.”

A week later, Annie shared her observations, “LJ, the number of men watching Hector’s memorial service on zoom was noteworthy for their lack of emotion. You all must be hurting over his passing. It’s okay to show emotions and share them.”