Photo by Bhupendra Singh ** Note: You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. I sat down at a Starbucks to drink an iced tea on a scorching hot June day to finally write the blog that had been whirling around in my head since my 64th birthday at the beginning of the mont…
Photo by Bhupendra Singh ** Note: You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. I sat down at a Starbucks to drink an iced tea on a scorching hot June day to finally write t…
Photo by Bhupendra Singh ** Note: You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. I sat down at a Starbucks to drink an iced tea on a scorching hot June day to finally write the blog that had been whirling around in my head since my 64th birthday at the beginning of the month. When my tea arrived on the counter with my name printed on it, I noticed that the barista had written something along the top of the cup. I put my glasses on and looked closer. It read, “Stay you!” I smiled to myself, as it seemed perfect for this moment. Yes, at 64, I think I’ll do just …
Dr. Mara Karpel
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