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Social Engagement, Virtual and Otherwise
9July 3, 2020 by Jean
Almost four months into our new pandemic reality, I feel as though I’m finding a rhythm as I try to …
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Farewell to a Special Friend
12June 9, 2020 by Jean
This week, I am saying farewell to my close friend Joyce, who died this weekend at the nursing home that …
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Down the Rabbit Hole
10May 11, 2020 by Jean
When my local Senior College cancelled the in-person courses due to begin in late March, I was left with a …
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A Food-Centered Life
4April 21, 2020 by Jean
For as long as I can remember, I have loved food. I was a child who didn’t have to be …
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The New Normal
8April 1, 2020 by Jean
It’s hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, I was wondering if I had overcommitted myself for spring. …
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Aging Alone in a Pandemic: Social Distancing and Social Isolation
30March 17, 2020 by Jean
A few days ago (Was it really only a few days ago?) when Maine’s first case of COVID-19 was confirmed, …
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Decision Time
11March 2, 2020 by Jean
Maine is a Super Tuesday state, so it’s time for me to make a decision about who I will vote …
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Winter Exercise
4February 6, 2020 by Jean
When I was in my twenties, my mother had serious cardiovascular health issues. At age 49, she had major surgery …
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Space and Light
8January 16, 2020 by Jean
Last week, I had some tree work done. My home state of Maine has one of the best climates in …
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Caring, Stress, and Coping
14January 6, 2020 by Jean
The phrase “to care for” has two distinct meanings. One is about warm emotional attachment to another person, to care …
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Stepping Into The Future
A Retirement Journal
I am Jean Potuchek, a professional sociologist who has just stepped into the next phase of my life, retirement, after more than thirty years of college teaching. This blog is about my experience of that new phase of life.
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