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A Japanese empty nester in New Mexico reflects on travels and trips of all sizes (international, domestic, local) and forms (flying, driving, hiking, backpacking) and shows appreciation of the universe and beauty in everyday life.
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“Mom called. She got diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I’ll call her doctor tomorrow and find out more.”A short message from my brother caught my eyes as soon as I woke up on the day after Fourth of July. When I visited my parents’ home last spring, she was already walking very slowly and carefully. Pain in her hips and knees persisted after several years. More recently, her voice was getting quieter than before when she talked. She also told us how she was struggling with lack of motivation t
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