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I went to a showing of the documentary “Dosed: The Trip of a Lifetime” last night. The movie chronicled the journey of a woman with Stage IV cancer who was suffering from the emotional aspects of living with a terminal disease. In an effort to ameliorate her symptoms, she elected to try magic mushrooms (psylocibin). …
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I’ve lived in my home for 8 years. At first, I was just grateful to have a home; the Denver housing market is a nightmare. Little by little, and dollar by dollar, I’ve renovated and updated. I like DIY projects but even I knew better than to attempt replacing windows or installing central air. Last …
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Many, many years ago, I heard this in a movie and it seared into my brain: “You may be done with your past, but your past isn’t done with you.” I came face-to-face with that reality, once again, last week. Forty years ago, my husband and I divorced; it was not an amicable dissolution. I’m …
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I have a friend I used to speak with regularly, like every week or two. We stayed in touch through good times and bad, sickness and fitness, and all the times in between. We are kindred spirits despite distance and time zones. That was, until this year. It had not escaped me that there had …
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For the past few years I have intermittently participated in a fitness challenge called 75 Hard. The premise of the program is straightforward and specific. There’s really nothing outrageous involved other than the 75 part. For 75 consecutive days:Perform two 45-minute workouts each day, one of which must be done outdoorsTake a progress pictureRead 10 …
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A few years ago, a friend and I took a road trip throughout Colorado. We went here, there, and everywhere. We saw the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Crested Butte, Summit Lake Park, and Mt. Evans, just to name a few of the many sites. I wouldn’t begin to guess how many pictures …
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I thought I was invincible. Actually, I thought I was a medical miracle with immunity the CDC would want to research and replicate. No offense, but I was pretty sure I was the next Henrietta Lacks. (IYKYK) For three years, everyone around me succumbed to Covid. I have friends who have actually had Covid multiple …
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It’s almost here…the day I’ve been waiting for since November 6…one hundred and twenty five long and bitter days to be exact. Tomorrow when we wake up, the sun will shine longer, the days will be warmer, and life will be brighter. Running will be easier without wearing 3 layers of clothes and there will …
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I must admit, I had no idea exactly what “Live an Examined Life” meant. As so often happens, I heard the phrase three different times, from three different sources, within a short span of time. I believe that’s a sign to pay attention, and not to ignore the Universe’s gentle nudge. I did not realize …
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I lost my phone the other day and I was surprised how quickly panic set in. At first, I assured myself all I had to do was use the house phone to call it…until I remembered I don’t have a house phone anymore. Then I realized I could have my daughter call it…until I remembered …
