Getting Older...
From the perspective of a Xennial approaching their mid-40s...
As I’m edging toward my mid-40s this week, my thoughts about getting older…
#birthday #gettingold #happybirthday
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04.03.2026 03:26 —
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Mindfulness When Health is Chaotic
I discuss my experiences dealing with two major surgeries and the American, healthcare system.
After two major surgeries in the last two years, I thought I’d talk about my experiences and what I learned traversing the American healthcare system…
#healthcare #surgery #hysterectomy #anklesurgery
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01.03.2026 16:22 —
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I just know I’ve never known anyone who couldn’t get the care they needed timely; or who lost their home to medical debt; or who was forced into ungodly wait times—the people I know are in no way wealthy—many are blue collar workers. I’m not saying the system works for everyone but it does many.
23.02.2026 05:52 —
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The US is NOT perfect but decent insurance gets you good care quickly. Traditional and Expanded Medicaid and the Marketplace make this an option for many additional people too—and Medicare (with supplemental insurance) is good for the elderly and disabled.
22.02.2026 23:35 —
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I have heard absolute horror stories regarding these “socialized” systems—lengthy wait times of months to years—sometimes in immense pain or with horrific bleeding—for procedures. I’ve also heard about lengthy waits for pathology results—what about cancer or heart attack/stroke concerns?
22.02.2026 23:34 —
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My Lenten Fast
I review my Lenten Fast that I endeavor to complete each year
“Happy” Ash Wednesday all! Does anyone else do a #lentenfast?
#lent #lentenseason #fasting #fast
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18.02.2026 15:30 —
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We’re hoping to “retire” by 50–it can’t come soon enough!
18.01.2026 15:30 —
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Enjoying the Winter Solstice
My excitement for the shortest day of the year. We have made it to the Winter Solstice!
One of my favorite days of the year is tomorrow!! Happy #wintersolstice!
#solstice #longestnight #shortestday #SAD #winterdepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterblues #seasonaldepression #yule #albanarthan #mothernight
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20.12.2025 15:05 —
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My PT says no skiing for me this year—ankle is still healing—I’m looking forward to snowshoeing though!
01.12.2025 19:19 —
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Seasonal Depression SUX!
I attempt to shed a “sunny” light on the dark days the winter season brings…
Another post on how I deal with #SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) this time of year!
#seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterdepression #winterblues #darkness #darkdays #mentalhealth
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01.12.2025 19:18 —
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My first trip to the Rockies in 2004–Mesa Verde NP!
21.11.2025 00:28 —
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I LOVE huckleberry! Also the bear claws at the Polebridge Mercantile—YUM!
13.11.2025 04:07 —
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Agreed! We enjoy road trips! I also DESPISE flying for many reasons!
13.11.2025 03:58 —
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Q10: I was thinking, Acadia has the carriage roads you can bike on!
13.11.2025 03:57 —
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Embrace the Dark Winter Days
Some of the tools and techniques I use to help control the symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
In this substack I discuss my annual struggle with #SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and techniques I use to help combat it!
#seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterblues #winterdepression #anxiety #depression #mentalhealth
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09.11.2025 17:05 —
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Enjoy Fort Robinson State Park and Toadstool Geologic Park : Tranquil Trekker
Check out Fort Robinson State Park in western Nebraska for great, family-friendly hiking and historical opportunities!
A new post is up! Nebraska isn’t all flat and boring! Check out Toadstool Geologic Park and Fort Robinson in the beautiful, western part of the state!
#nebraska #hikenebraska #travelnebraska #camping #hiking #roadtrip
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06.11.2025 14:57 —
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Q10 Rangers and Locals!
06.11.2025 14:54 —
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Q6 Wind Cave NP in SD is known for the cave (obviously) but it’s got great hiking above ground too!
06.11.2025 14:53 —
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Q11 LOTS of sun and getting outside as much as possible. Hubs and I also do 10,000 IUs Vitamin D3 all winter long. With the low sun angle of the Northern Plains this is the only thing that keeps my SAD at bay—fortunately the Black Hills are very sunny! Tried antidepressants, side effects SUCKED!
24.10.2025 02:44 —
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I think you are right, the one farther in from Dream Lake!
16.10.2025 22:29 —
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Hmm, you may be right, those 2 are close and I get them confused 😂😇
16.10.2025 22:28 —
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Q6: not an NP but moonlight on Sebago Lake, Maine!
16.10.2025 03:25 —
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I LOVE this lake (and the Snowies! 🥰)
16.10.2025 03:08 —
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There’s a Lake Helen in the Bighorn Mountains (Wyoming) that looks a lot like this! 😂
16.10.2025 03:05 —
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Q11: Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain NP!
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