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A Love Letter to Pablo Once upon a time, in the autumn of life, I found myself standing at the crossroads of love. Divorced twice, I carri…
A Love Letter to Pab…
A Love Letter to Pablo Once upon a time, in the autumn of life, I found myself standing at the crossroads of love. Divorced twice, I carried the weight of past heartaches and the wisdom of years gone by. But at 50, something shifted within me. I was ready to embrace love once more, not as a desperate seeker, but as a hopeful wanderer. In the digital realm of match.com, I stumbled upon Pablo. His profile didn’t set my heart racing, but I decided to give it a chance. Af…
April Ibarra
February 13, 2024
As the years pass, our perception of life evolves. The mundane routines of youth give way to deeper contemplation. We find ourselves pondering what truly ignites our spirit, what keeps our hearts beat…
As the years pass, o…
As the years pass, our perception of life evolves. The mundane routines of youth give way to deeper contemplation. We find ourselves pondering what truly ignites our spirit, what keeps our hearts beating with purpose. Let’s dive into the essence of feeling alive as we age, celebrating the moments that defy time and enrich our souls. 1. Rediscovering Passion Remember the hobbies, dreams, and interests that once set your …
April Ibarra
February 11, 2024
It was 1983 and I was smoking a cigarette and pounding beers with my friends while I perused the want ads looking for my future. At nineteen my life was a blank slate and anything was possible. My fut…
It was 1983 and I wa…
It was 1983 and I was smoking a cigarette and pounding beers with my friends while I perused the want ads looking for my future. At nineteen my life was a blank slate and anything was possible. My future was unclear but I knew I didn't want to be a career waitress like Donna, my Mother. There were several other jobs I knew I didn't want which included maid, custodian, factory worker, bank teller, and meter maid. John, my stepfather, suggested the meter maid option. He encouraged me to take a civil service test and apply for a solid and secure job. I didn't do well on the test and I was relieve…
April Ibarra
September 27, 2023
My husband had been planning his Retirement for about a year. After thirty-three years of successfully climbing the corporate ladder he was carefully planning his exit. His last assignment moved us to…
My husband had been …
My husband had been planning his Retirement for about a year. After thirty-three years of successfully climbing the corporate ladder he was carefully planning his exit. His last assignment moved us to Cape Girardeau, MO and it nearly killed both of us. Me from the sheer desperation of small time life and him because the work pressure and corporate dynamics wore him to the ground. We escaped back to Cincinnati last year and I was thrilled when he announced he would retire June 30, 2023. I planned to keep working with the end goal of joining him soon. I fantasized about freedom and the ability t…
April Ibarra
July 15, 2023
Psycho pal for life! One of the greatest things about being a woman is friendships. Not just acquaintances but deep, intense and …
Psycho pal for life!…
Psycho pal for life! One of the greatest things about being a woman is friendships. Not just acquaintances but deep, intense and personal relationships with women who often know you better than yourself. Those women who hold you up, put you in your place, and make you belly laugh so hard that your sides hurt and you pee yourself. Those are my people. Those are my pals. I just finished watching Firefly …
April Ibarra
May 25, 2023
