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Thoughts on Retirement

Posted on June 3, 2018 by favoritephilosopher

I am ECSTATIC to be retiring, make no mistake (!) Nevertheless, I am having definite feelings of grief I need to reconcile given the nature of my work and career path. The biggest challenge I face is the knowledge that I am … Continue reading →

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Fixer Upper

Posted on May 28, 2018 by favoritephilosopher

For the five and a half years we’ve lived here I have procrastinated cleaning out the nook on our patio eave that contains an old bird’s nest.  Every spring I would be about to do it when I’d see a … Continue reading →

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Safe Place

Posted on February 9, 2018 by favoritephilosopher

It is appropriate, I suppose, that the day after the first anniversary of my Mother’s passing it appears I am taking on one of her more challenging characteristics. For the fourth time this week I have lost and eventually found … Continue reading →

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Personal Training “Review”

Posted on January 27, 2018 by favoritephilosopher

BecauseI I torture my personal trainer, Joe the Trainer, (to distinguish from Joe the Son)  much more than he tortures me, he asked if I was being nice to him on my blog. I had to admit I hadn’t been journaling … Continue reading →

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Yes? No? Yes? No?

Posted on January 17, 2018 by favoritephilosopher

Disclaimer: This in no way approves of powerful men taking advantage of women in a less powerful professional situation or women who clearly have been assaulted or raped. My comments apply to the girls who head out on a date, … Continue reading →

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Mary, Be Kind to Yourself

Posted on January 13, 2018 by favoritephilosopher

It’s all creeping in on me now. This time last year Ed the Dog, my best dog EVER, was ten days away from me having to say goodbye. Then, not two weeks later, I said goodbye to my Mother. I … Continue reading →

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Not My New Years Resolution

Posted on January 6, 2018 by favoritephilosopher

So. Yesterday I hired a personal trainer at my gym.  This is not some New Years Resolution.  This is the realization that at age 63 if I want to learn to scuba dive I need to be in better shape. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Bluegrass Style

Posted on December 24, 2017 by favoritephilosopher

Since the birdies left the nest, Christmas has been a bit of a downer at times. The bittersweet of not being in Illinois way back when was replaced with the fun of little ones and Santa Claus and Baby Jesus. … Continue reading →

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What about Bill?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by favoritephilosopher

My lingering anger about the harassing sexual abuser Bill Clinton may finally get some resolution. For years my anger at the hypocrisy of defending his disgusting behavior, ie taking advantage of a young woman who thought the most powerful man on … Continue reading →

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Gentle on My Mind

Posted on August 11, 2017 by favoritephilosopher

  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ58YOgZi4M Wow. I have been so inexplicably sad the last few days over the death of Glen Campbell. The wonderful videos of his talent floating around have given me that sense that I wish I had paid more attention. … Continue reading →

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