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Continue reading →: Why Lemon Spritzes?When life gives you lemons past their best-by date, you can still make a lemon spritz. It’s my new mantra and largely the reason I chose Unfolding Anyway for this blog. I’m 45 and earned every gray hair I have, but that doesn’t mean “middle-aged” or “empty nester” resonates. Yes, I have…
Hello,
I’m MaryAnn
I’m 45 and earned every gray hair I have, but “middle-aged” and “empty nester” don’t resonate.
I’m a Technology Services Executive, former academic and researcher, Buddhist, introverted only child, amateur photographer, aspiring potter, one-month-in ukulele player, and mom of 3 (2 of which are a little furry than the college student).
After spending a few decades as a successfully ambitious perfectionist, I’m navigating under the Buddhist principle to have goals but not be attached to the outcome. These goals are now closer to living one day at a time outside the project of continuous improving what it means to be human. Less “should.” More “could.” A little more room to dabble, change my mind, not finish the book, fail miserably, laugh about it, and see what unfolds anyway.
I live in the Seattle area with Curie and Ada, my partners in crime. They’re named after Fallout 4 characters who happen to be named after female scientists, which tells you almost everything you need to know.
My son is off to college in Hawaii living his best life, but keeps me posted via food pictures and message stickers.
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