Tag Archives: social relationships
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The Way Life Should Be
4August 23, 2021 by Jean
Coming back last month from my first trip out of Maine since before the pandemic, I crossed the bridge over …
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Party Time
4July 20, 2021 by Jean
When normal life was suddenly suspended in March of 2020, my choral singing group was in the process of preparing …
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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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One Hell of a Year
15November 7, 2020 by Jean
One piece of retirement advice I don’t remember getting was to expect the unexpected. I think I imagined a more …
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Sharing Air
13July 30, 2020 by Jean
Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, when I was discussing when and how to get together with a friend, I …
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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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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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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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