About

I'm Karen. I'm a wife, a mom, a sister, a friend, and now, a retired physician. This is my blog. 

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I started with an idea that I would write stories about some of things that I've learned over the years not knowing whether anyone would find them interesting or useful at all.

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Yet, after reflecting on the purpose of keeping a diary, I decided that there were good reasons for such an exercise in the first place. Recording or remembering events, learning and sharing life's lessons, gaining personal insight and perspective, or inspiring others to do the same...all seem like valid justifications to start a blog. 

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Entering into the new world of retirement seems a bit daunting for a person who has been all consumed with caring for others and juggling a nearly impossible array of responsibilities and commitments. Perhaps the selfish reason for creating a blog is to find order and fulfillment in such an endeavor.

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Indulge me on this journey. This travel, humor, reflection, advice, and donut shop review blog might just prove to be just what I intended it to be...a place to spend some time and smile.