April 9th, 2023 | PersonalPlaces
Notes on Easter Day
I love my husband, I do. But Stretch challenges me in areas that I fear exceed my comfort zone. I’m talking about this Spanish pilgrimage hike, the Camino di Santiago…
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February 18th, 2023 | PersonalPlaces
Mii Amo, a Retreat to Return to
For anyone who likes the idea of a luxurious spiritual retreat set in awe-inspiring nature where the food is healthy and delicious and you can do as much or as…
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February 1st, 2023 | Places
Holiday Part II- An Outsider’s Guide to Mexico
I love discovering new places. Invariably, I get so excited that I buy guidebooks packed with daily itineraries. I text friends to give me suggestions on what to do. They…
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January 24th, 2023 | Personal
Christmas Vacation Part I- Caring for Your Vocal Cords
I think the big difference between 50 and 60 is at 50 I didn’t think about my health much. At 60, it’s a full-time job. I pulled a hamstring running…
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January 16th, 2023 | Personal
Stretch Takes Me Out of My Comfort Zone, and That’s a Good Thing
This past weekend Stretch googled- What to do in New York City this weekend and discovered there was a jazz festival going on throughout the city. So, he bought tickets…
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December 7th, 2022 | Personal
December Nerves
December, that jolly month, is always a tricky time for me. I recently saw something on Instagram that triggered my Martha Stewart insecurities —In this case a pair of bookcases.…
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August 25th, 2022 | Personal
Being a Catastrophist Is Not the End of the World
After being divorced for 15 years, I finally changed the name on my passport back to my maiden name Bowes. I don’t know why I had been dragging my heels,…
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August 5th, 2022 | Personal
Can a Sexagenarian Be Sexy?
Two months ago, I turned 60, and next month I will be a grandmother. (My daughter Kate below) These two milestones have contributed to a minor identity crisis. I’d like…
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