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Karen DeBonis

Karen DeBonis blogs about her wild adventures as a homebody, including writing (a.k.a. avoiding housework), meditating (a.k.a. napping), and serving a nightly smorgasbord to deer and other critters in her yard (a.k.a. gardening).  She lives in a wonderfully emptied nest in upstate New York with her husband of 34 years.

September 28, 2017

Screwing Up Can Teach Valuable Lessons

Karen DeBonis hates when she makes a mistake, but she knows it's an opportunity for personal growth. She learned the lesson again recently and...

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September 7, 2017

This Time, I Will Take a Stand

Karen DeBonis writes about how she has always been afraid to make waves, to take a stand. But lately, with everything going on in...

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August 1, 2017

The Blessings of a Long Life with My Parents

As Karen DeBonis's dad turns 85, with her mom a healthy 84, she reflects on how much she continues to learn through her relationship...

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