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The Reality of You
Who could have guessed that The Idea of You, both the book and the movie, would spark such a wave of emotion among women? I’m not usually one to join Facebook groups, but the conversation around this story was impossible to ignore. The very idea of an older woman daring to fall in love with…
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Oh The Words
The other day, I sat down at my computer to clean up some old files I hadn’t touched in years. I came across documents from when I started Dress for Success in Denver—files I no longer need or use. It made me realize that retirement really does give you the time to focus on these…
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And Then There’s Friends
Yes, we’ve been here for nearly eight months now. We’ve crossed paths with a few friends, but it’s mostly been a series of familiar faces that we keep bumping into. It’s funny how it happens—one day, you decide to call them for a meet-up, and then, before you know it, they’re reaching out to you…
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The Uniform
Evening in the Park from my Deck Imagine stepping into a world where every morning begins with the ritual of donning a crisp uniform, meticulously adjusted to meet the school’s stringent standards. This was my reality at Catholic school, where rules dictated that our skirts grazed the knees and every outfit was polished to perfection.…
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The Observer
Story from the Park across the street As an old woman sat on a weathered bench in Parque Ciudades Hermanas, her eyes crinkled with a blend of nostalgia and contentment. The park, a familiar haven for decades, felt like an old friend, its changes and constancies intertwined with her own life’s journey. She watched children…
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A True Cat Lady
A “cat lady” is a term often used to describe a woman who has a strong affinity for cats, typically owning multiple cats and devoting a significant amount of time, care, and attention to them. While the term can sometimes be used affectionately, it also has a history of being used in a more pejorative…
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The Hot Season
Where have I been you ask? Oh my, I have been here, right here. Everyday is a new day here in Mazatlan. Now it’s getting hotter and it is quite humid here. I find myself doing my 5 mile walk at 5am before it gets too hot. Summer hasn’t even hit yet and I am…
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Retired & Rested
Retired & Rested Embark on a journey with us from the moment we touched down in the vibrant city of Mazatlan. Picture a perfect landing in a neighborhood that seemed tailor-made for our retired dreams—a nexus of convenience, with stores, groceries, and restaurants all within arm’s reach. The initial month unfurled like a dream, the…
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Don’t Worry… About A Thing
Bob Marley’s iconic lyrics, ‘every little thing is going to be alright,’ echoed through the barbershop this afternoon as my husband and I arrived for his haircut. Little did I know, I would find myself singing along to Bob Marley tunes throughout his entire trim. The charming barber, with his captivating eyes and smile, bore…
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Ocean View – I Love You
Could this possibly be our next sanctuary? The current abode we inhabit feels suffocating amidst the cacophony of chaos that surrounds us. The relentless barks of neighboring dogs, the ceaseless chirping of birds, and the incessant blare of music pierce through the thin walls, invading our every moment. In my youth, perhaps, I could have…
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