5 minute reads from a 50something woman

5 minute reads from a 50something woman

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5 minute reads from a 50something woman
5 minute reads from a 50something woman
Joy and woe

Joy and woe

The shock was visceral and my immediate response was to laugh. A little, I suppose because it was so inappropriate. Like being a kid, facing trouble, fighting the urge to giggle.

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Cary J Hansson
May 18, 2023
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5 minute reads from a 50something woman
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Joy and woe
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Here is my confession. My name is Cary, and it’s been nearly six weeks since the last 5 Minute Read I published.

Once upon a time I promised I’d write every week, then every two weeks …

Promises, no matter how heartfelt at the time, get broken. So this is me now, saying I’m sorry that I couldn’t keep my promise to write as frequently as you might have exp…

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