A Laughing Matter of Bliss

By: Cynthia Hilston

Narrated by: Brian Callanan

What happens when the love of your life begins to slip away, and the ghosts of your past return to haunt you?

For nearly forty years, Harry and Kathy have shared a life filled with laughter, hardship, and unwavering devotion. Now, Kathy’s strength wanes, and as she lies in their home, surrounded by memories, Harry clings to the past—the moments that built their love and the hardships that shaped them.

Told through dual timelines, this story alternates between the youthful days of Harry and Kathy as newlyweds in the 1930s to the bittersweet 1960s, where love must face its ultimate test. From the warmth of early romance and to the quiet moments of companionship in later years, their journey is one of enduring commitment and the humor that carried them through life’s darkest days.

But as Harry grapples with his grief, he faces another trial—his wayward daughter, Gloria, whose reckless choices mirror the rebellious youth he fought to overcome. As he watches her struggle, he is forced to confront his past, questioning whether decades of sobriety will be enough to withstand the weight of loss and regret.

As Harry embarks on a final journey—a quest to make Kathy’s last days as joyful as the life they built together—he must also find a way to heal the fractures within his family. In doing so, he discovers that love, in all its laughter and sorrow, never truly fades, and that redemption is always within reach.

©2025 Cynthia Hilston (P)2025 Cynthia Hilston