Category Archives: comfortable

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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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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