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In Memory: A Friend and Neighbor Too Full of Life to Ever Die

Posted on June 14, 2013 by abitravel

CocoRay:  my neighbor, my friend, a bright star in my life here on Ray Drive.   Her name wasn’t really CocoRay,  It was Kim.  But Kim is such a quiet, calm name – a demure name, and she was anything but … Continue reading →

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The Skinny on Questions of Attraction (and Request for Opinions)

Posted on June 25, 2012 by abitravel

It’s hot, it’s summer, the days are long, and I’ve been having trouble writing my blog.  Did you notice that I posted my last post about a fellow biker trying to pick me up while on a Sunday morning bike … Continue reading →

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Muscling His Way In – A Clever Pick Up Line?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by abitravel

“You’re all muscle,” he said as he rode up alongside me.  I was pushing – straining, actually – to pedal my way up the hill and reach the more level Beach Drive.  It was a sunny, near-90 degree Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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A Visit Home – to Pet the Tree, Perhaps?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by abitravel

“Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “It’s Abi.  I lived in this house, grew up here until we sold it 25 years ago.” “Oh, how sweet.  Would you like to come in and look around?” That was my fantasy.  I dreamed that … Continue reading →

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A Day to Sing About at the Polls

Posted on April 6, 2012 by abitravel

On Tuesday, I performed a civic duty.  At least, that’s what people call it.  I spent the day – ALL day, from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm – shuttered inside a room filled with strangers and machines.  The machines themselves … Continue reading →

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Feeling Productive When the Sun Shines: Catching the Rays for a Better World

Posted on January 13, 2012 by abitravel

Wednesday was a cloudy rainy day, which means that it was an unproductive one.  But not for the reasons you think.  It wasn’t because the weather affected my mood or energy level, but because my house doesn’t function well on … Continue reading →

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A Few Words with Friends for the Holiday Season

Posted on December 29, 2011 by abitravel

I’d like to have a word with you.  Actually, I’d like to share several words with you.  Given my choice of phrase, I’ll reassure you that you’re not in trouble.  Not at all, my friend.    If anyone is in trouble, … Continue reading →

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Life in 1961: The Difference 50 Years Makes

Posted on December 21, 2011 by abitravel

With the end of the year approaching, most of us look back over our year to assess what we’ve done, learned, accomplished, lost and gained.  This year I’ve been looking at 2011 from a different perspective – from that of … Continue reading →

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Age-Old Concerns

Posted on December 11, 2011 by abitravel

I recently got a glimpse of the inevitable, and I didn’t like what I saw.  I tried to turn my back and run away, but my body wouldn’t let me.  And that was just the point, the big scary point.  … Continue reading →

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In Which I Talk Turkey About Consequences of Yoga

Posted on November 23, 2011 by abitravel

Poolsisia… Silioposa…  Liopoasis…  Ever heard of these words?  Nor I, but they sound pretty cool.  I made them up in order to distract myself from what’s bothering me.  They’re anagrams of a word I just learned (I’ll give you a … Continue reading →

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