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Mar 15Liked by Alison Krupnick

You write so beautifully, Alison. I'm so very glad you had this respite.

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Mar 15Liked by Alison Krupnick

The photos are gorgeous and although I have been fortunate so far to escape cancer, I am well aware of the fact that aging has taken its toll. Yes, I ache when I walk, I wear compression knee socks pretty much all the time (Bombas are great but you can get thinner colorful ones in the PBS catalog and online), and I have the responsibility of caring for my husband, who suffers from a neurological balance disorder. Life has its moments along the timeline. I prefer to look ahead with hope and behind with memories. I’m glad you had an ultimately wonderful time with friends and J. I wish you a comfortable journey and I love you plumped up or slimmed down, but here with us.

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Mar 18Liked by Alison Krupnick

Your writing is so vivid I want to reach out for you in the pain, and then refrain from touching because it can be so irritating when you're in pain and people try to soothe you, but also the sensory experience is alive and making my mouth water. I'm so, so glad you got to be in that sea.

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Thanks! I returned home ti glorious weather and have been feeling great. I’m about to get on the merry go round again so am savoring those ability to enjoin my body. I’m doing Adriene’s Move this month.

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Mar 18Liked by Alison Krupnick

I had to take a slight break for the last few days and am ready to start again, but am also thinking of trying a Somatic Trauma-Informed Yoga taught by someone I met in an online group. Switch out and see what kind of balance works!

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Ooh- let me know how it goes

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Mar 16Liked by Alison Krupnick

Glad that you got a brief respite. Your piece reminds me that the body is constantly changing, and much (most?) of that change is unpredictable. Honored that you continue to share your experience with us via your excellent and always compelling writing, Alison!

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This gorgeous line I could SO absolutely feel it as I read it: "Then, I start running, and after several sprints, I dive into the rejuvenating Sea of Cortez. For those brief shining moments, I can see beyond the Tropic of Cancer..."

I so want to feel this again. Soon. But thank you for planting it in my mind and body's eye today. xo

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You’ll get there!

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Mar 15Liked by Alison Krupnick

Bless the Sea of Cortez!

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Mar 15Liked by Alison Krupnick

Would love to try your version of Ranch Water. Our household doesn't know how to make cocktails so we rely on our more knowledgeable friends. :) Glad your trip to Baja was so great.

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The waters of the Sea of Cortez have been a healing balm for me many times over the years. I miss the Sea and am so glad you got to do some healing and preparing there. Thanks for taking us along.

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Hi Jennifer, I'm wondering if you know Wendy Hinman, another West Coast boat dweller.

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Funny enough, another boater-writer connected us by email last year when my memoir was coming out, but we have yet to connect in person. I'd love to send you my Baja memoir. Do you read on Kindle at all?

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Yes, I do read on Kindle and I would love to read your memoir!!!!!!!!

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I will gift you a Kindle book.

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Just messaged you.

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my email is jsilvaredmond (at) gmail dot com

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Mar 15Liked by Alison Krupnick

Ah, yes, the weightlessness of being in water. The metaphorical weight is lifted too. Good luck with your next adventure.

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