Tag Archives: well-being
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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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Back In The Classroom
6June 9, 2022 by Jean
One of the joys of this spring was finding myself back in the classroom – the real classroom rather than …
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Suddenly, Warmth
10May 14, 2022 by Jean
One of the consequences of climate change is that spring comes earlier to Maine and lasts longer. This year, we …
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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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Finding My New Normal
14January 21, 2022 by Jean
Like many people, I entered 2021 with an almost-giddy anticipation that vaccinations would soon bring the pandemic to an end. …
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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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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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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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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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Caring for Others, Caring for Self
9October 23, 2019 by Jean
Lately, I’ve been struggling to find the right balance between caring for a good friend with a serious degenerative illness …
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Stepping Into The Future 