Category Archives: being single

Traveling alone has its charms

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Marti Benedetti

I’m traveling alone — not totally alone as I have a couple relatives in town. But I have my own little, and I mean little, AirBNB. And I don’t see these relatives much. They have their own routines here and … Continue reading →

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Has life handed me my last chapter?

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Marti Benedetti

In November, just after my birthday, and after eight months of dealing with progressively crippling bone pain, I was handed the medical diagnosis of breast cancer that had metastasized into my bones. This is a mother fucker because for months … Continue reading →

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Venting about relationships on a perfect summer night

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Marti Benedetti

I got socked in the gut the other day with a revelation from a guy I’ve been seeing for about three months. After hearing what was going on with him, I felt introspective and sad and wanted a strong drink. … Continue reading →

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Time marches on — eventfully

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Marti Benedetti

A thought I’ve been having lately is how much has happened both on the world stage and in my personal life since Tom died in early 2012. I live day to day, week by week and don’t think much is going on. … Continue reading →

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The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Ben Folds and Me

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Marti Benedetti

I recently had a notion to see singer songwriter Ben Folds when I learned he was coming to my city. I’ve liked him for years for his catchy, clever, sometimes dark, and quirky pop tunes. But I respect him even more for his … Continue reading →

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From widow to comfortably single – a slow evolution

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Marti Benedetti

I’m starting to become comfortably single. I don’t think about people seeing me as alone or the poor widow anymore. I don’t see myself that way so much. I’m not focused on living alone or eating alone. Most of the … Continue reading →

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