The last of the cranberry sauce has been eaten, the first of the Advent calendar doors has been opened … I suppose we are well and truly in The Holiday Season. I am speaking here (or writing here to be exact) specifically about Christmas. There are, of course, many other holidays, both religious and secular, […]
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Through My Lens: Taking a step back, but not giving up
Since the summer of 2020, writing for the local paper has been my greatest joy. Through my columns, I have built a community by sharing my love for this beautiful state I now call home, celebrating the culture, food and opportunities I’ve found here. As an immigrant and a proud naturalized American, I have used […]
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Mainewhile: Doubling down on the act of being thankful
November in Maine. Those gray skies, bare trees and golden leaves on the ground make for one of the most starkly beautiful landscapes I know of. November is a vibe. A slightly solemn one to be sure, but with side notes of joy, gatherings and last hurrahs. It is no wonder this is the time […]
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Mainewhile: The value of genuine curiosity of others’ lives
What a weird, weird week it has been. I mean, yes, sure, obviously. Things are very weird all around the globe. Things are even weirder here at home, what with the nominee for attorney general being a man facing multiple charges himself. Dark ones. But none of that is what I mean. I am referring […]
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Through My Lens: Now is the time to buckle up and fight, not flee
Here we are, four more years of President Trump. To my fellow Mainers and my immigrant friends here in Maine, here are ways we can fight back. I have been writing these opinion pieces for some time now – more than three years. By now, I’ve learned enough about the people who read my work. […]
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Mainewhile: Heart is back in the game after tough week
What a strange moment in time we are all sharing. At least, it sure feels strange to me. How about you? This has been a hard week. If you are someone who has read my column before, this will likely come as no surprise – and if you are new to it, well, it’s always […]
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Through My Lens: How I’m managing election-related stress
As the U.S. presidential election approached, I felt the familiar sense of anxiety creeping in. For many of us, this election isn’t only about policy changes, but deeply personal stakes that impact our security and sense of belonging. Unlike a sports game, this outcome will have lasting implications for our communities, families and futures, making […]
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Mainewhile: Perfect time for a reminder: It’s still a beautiful world
I am writing to you this week from my parents’ house – well, my house now. I am sitting at a card table set up where the dining room table used to be. I am at the stage of clearing out my parents’ house where I am equal parts frustrated, nostalgic and overwhelmed. One piece […]
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Mainewhile: In the end, moving is always a big deal
Moving. Ugh. I swore the last time, when we bought our sweet little farm we love so much, that it was our last move. “Never again!” was the rallying cry as we slogged through the stacks of boxes and bubble wrap. I meant it, too. I love this place and would have been perfectly content […]
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Forum: Reflections on finding connection, making changes in retirement
Making a move at any stage of life can be daunting, but doing so during the retirement years can be a particularly intimidating transition. Change, at any age, is not an easy process. Last year, after losing my husband, I decided to leave Cape Cod and moved to Maine into a new community called Cumberland […]