Tag Archives: living alone
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Keeping Connected
2January 12, 2023 by Jean
As I enter the fourth year of the Covid pandemic, I know that I need to be intentional about staying …
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One of Those Months
16October 31, 2022 by Jean
Although October is normally the peak of a season I love, I can’t say I’m sorry to see this October …
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Solitude
15February 15, 2022 by Jean
Last week, a local public radio call-in show, Maine Calling, aired a program about solitude. The host introduced the topic …
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Relearning to Be Sociable
7March 24, 2021 by Jean
As Spring arrives, I feel that, like the plants in my garden, I’m emerging from a period of dormancy. Three …
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Covid Thanksgiving
7November 27, 2020 by Jean
This Covid Thanksgiving wasn’t as much of a departure for me as it was for many people. It has been …
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Zooming into Fall
9October 1, 2020 by Jean
How can it be October already? As August turned to September, someone flipped a switch on Maine weather and we …
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Social Engagement, Virtual and Otherwise
12July 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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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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Stepping Into The Future 