Browsing author : Cherie R. Blazer
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Saying Goodbye to Our Best Friend
Posted onIf you are a Baby Boomer, I think it’s safe to say you have experienced a good bit of sadness and loss on the journey. The loss of … Read more Saying Goodbye to Our Best Friend
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Let’s Wander! Our Peachy Road Trip
Posted onWho doesn’t love a road trip? Especially in the summer, especially in Virginia’s Blue Ridge and wine country…and especially in peach season? Who could ask for anything more … Read more Let’s Wander! Our Peachy Road Trip
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Second Acts Cool People: Meet Christine, Owner, The Grey Swan Inn
Posted onChristine Hasbrouck’s second act career was buying and running a lovely Bed and Breakfast. This is one of those second acts that many people talk and dream about … Read more Second Acts Cool People: Meet Christine, Owner, The Grey Swan Inn
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Small, But Special
Posted onWe have inherited a lot of stuff from our parents, grandparents, and other family members. Some of us are swimming in stuff, and this embarrassment of riches can … Read more Small, But Special
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What $20 at the Thrift Store Can Buy: The Minimalist vs The Maximalist
Posted onThis is the tale of two friends who went into a thrift store together but had very different experiences and emerged with very different sized bags. One of … Read more What $20 at the Thrift Store Can Buy: The Minimalist vs The Maximalist
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Conversations: Why I Am So Happy at 70+
Posted onI had a conversation with Camille the other day, about Happiness. Let’s face it, 2020 has not been happiness making. So why is she feeling better about life … Read more Conversations: Why I Am So Happy at 70+
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The Downsizing Chronicles: An Average Suburban House
Posted on5843 Shady Hills Way is an average white-sided house with black shutters, in a suburban neighborhood. It is just like so many others here on our side of … Read more The Downsizing Chronicles: An Average Suburban House
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Virginia Road Trip: Neighbors Become Friends
Posted onOne of the great joys of older adulthood, for many of us, is the freedom to just pick up in the morning and decide to hit the road. … Read more Virginia Road Trip: Neighbors Become Friends
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Life in the time of COVID: What we Learned
Posted onLife in the time of COVID has been difficult, frustrating, terrifying and heartbreaking. It is marked by deprivation, loneliness, and a 24/7 newsfeed of the number of dead. … Read more Life in the time of COVID: What we Learned