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@mainemike.bsky.social

Adventures of a 50 something widowed empty nester. Exploring possibilities, making friends, living life. Runner, skier, sky gazer, wanderer. INFP-Dreamer. LCPC.

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Anyone got 30 minutes to spare?

Doctors orders๐Ÿคฃ

23.01.2026 12:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I was born into the moving business, taught at the community college and am currently a counselor. This fits!!

23.01.2026 12:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow. Theyโ€™ll be buried under snow on Monday๐Ÿ˜ฑ

23.01.2026 12:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Going to be a little chilly on the mountain this weekend! ๐Ÿฅถ

Big snow on Sunday/Monday though. I may need to play hooky on Monday๐Ÿค”

23.01.2026 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Winter blooms๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

21.01.2026 12:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishing I was back here again today instead of heading to work๐Ÿ˜ž

20.01.2026 13:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Winter is a time for coming home

15.01.2026 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why havenโ€™t they been able to find a colonoscopy prep that doesnโ€™t confine you to the bathroom for the day?๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Iโ€™m on the five year plan๐Ÿ˜ฑ

15.01.2026 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mountain top islands amongst a soft pillow of clouds. Cool temperature inversion.

14.01.2026 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From the land of ferns!

14.01.2026 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I heard an interview with her last night. Quite funny.

09.01.2026 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I have people tell me that itโ€™s too dark and grey in January. Sure, itโ€™s true, but have you ever noticed the brilliant colors of the winter sunrise and sunset๐Ÿ˜Œ

09.01.2026 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Even the clematis has to persevere under the chill of ice and snow against its brittle bones, so that one day all will stand in awe of its majestic beauty.

08.01.2026 13:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Schmaler, leicht geschwungener Weg durch eine winterliche Parklandschaft mit schneebedecktem Boden, kahlen Baeumen und bewolktem Himmel, im Hintergrund ein Funkturm und ferne Gebaeude

Schmaler, leicht geschwungener Weg durch eine winterliche Parklandschaft mit schneebedecktem Boden, kahlen Baeumen und bewolktem Himmel, im Hintergrund ein Funkturm und ferne Gebaeude

...flow like a river ...

05.01.2026 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 91    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cool photo!

06.01.2026 12:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m careful not to give my personal cell phone number out to any business, yet I still get these random spam texts.

This one came in as I was walking to my counseling office after a two week break. I wanted to text back and thank them!!

But, I didnโ€™t. You can๐Ÿ˜

06.01.2026 12:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I switched to a stand up desk during covid. I love it now.

05.01.2026 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Two weeks of holiday activities, teaching skiing, and battling a stubborn ear infection, yesterday was a day to slow down and reflect.

Taking in the quiet of winter on a chilly walk and realizing growth doesnโ€™t happen instantly. Thereโ€™s a long, slow build up to spring. That thought is comforting

05.01.2026 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My job here is done๐Ÿ˜

24.12.2025 02:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Donโ€™t Let Loneliness Harm Your Health Loneliness: Itโ€™s not about simply being alone. Itโ€™s when you feel unable to connect in a meaningful way with people in your life. Find out from this WebMD slideshow how it can affect your health and w...

I donโ€™t get my increased blood pressure. I run, eat a heart healthy diet, sleep well, manage my stress. What else can I do?

Then I read this๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿค”

www.webmd.com/balance/ss/s...

23.12.2025 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My 21 yo daughters are home from college and I think itโ€™s funny how they still expect me to play this game ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿคฃ

22.12.2025 12:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From the way back machine.

Arriving home to discover all of the critters have had a jailbreak ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

18.12.2025 12:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™ve accumulated quite a bit of snow in the last few weeks, all to be washed away in a warm downpour tomorrow.

18.12.2025 12:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™ve struggled with Christmas since the passing of Maureen. Even more so now that the kids are at school or on their own. The winter solstice is a more meaningful day to me, so Iโ€™ll put up a tree and decorate it on the solstice, when the kids are home๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

17.12.2025 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agreed!! Especially the Safari browser. Itโ€™s impossible to flip between the thousands of tabs that I always keep open๐Ÿ˜ฑ

17.12.2025 12:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My counseling props include the usual to provide a soothing and welcoming space. Games, plants, tissues.

All watched over by the Incredible Hulk, because heโ€™s the most relatable prop I could find to help men understand emotional regulation๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

It works๐Ÿ˜.

16.12.2025 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie stands next to another man in a yellow shirt and tie ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands next to another man in a yellow shirt and tie

Started my day at the dentist with a drill in mouth, and Iโ€™ll be ending my day having my rear end proved at my annual prostate screening.๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Howโ€™s your Tuesday going๐Ÿคฃ

16.12.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So many clients coming in with coughs and sniffles๐Ÿ˜ฑ

I find myself spraying door handles and hands after so many sessions!

15.12.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I work at home on Friday, and my home office looks out over this view. I looked up and noticed this scene and had to walk outside to take it in.

I could never work without access or a view to the outdoors and never have.

06.12.2025 01:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I used the last of the toilet paper this morning, and I didnโ€™t put a new roll on the holder!๐Ÿ˜ฑ.

It felt good๐Ÿคฃ

06.12.2025 00:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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