Monthly Archives: November 2014

Bats in my attic — confronting another fear

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Marti Benedetti

In my ever-evolving life as a widow, I had the opportunity this fall to confront yet another one of my fears: bats. My house has a large unfinished third floor attic that can be completely avoided by closing a thick, … Continue reading →

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Coping with the isolation of an upcoming winter

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Marti Benedetti

Argh winter! It is creeping in with each passing day. This will be my third winter without Tom, and I thought this one would be easier, less painful. But as the temperatures dip into the 30s at night and the … Continue reading →

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