I've been thinking! Thinking about blogging!
I started this blog way back in 2008 and over the span of 4 years, blogged off and on and life got crazy busy. So much has changed, especially with social media taking over the world and I felt like a lot of my thoughts were relayed through that venue. However, I wanted to resurrect my blog, Just Marianne, to reach a smaller, more intimate audience and share my thoughts, feelings and pictures here.
I had worked at Duke for almost 32 years when I retired in April 2012, but I failed that retirement and hopped over to NC State for 6 1/2 years and finally retired for good at the end of 2017.
My youngest son Alex is severely disabled, neurologically, with Wilson's Disease and currently being cared for at The Laurel's in Pittsboro. My husband died early this year and I have downsized and bought a home in New Hill in a new development called Jordan Manors. I love the location and the socialness of the friendly neighbors. I still love the beach and try to visit when I can.
Today as I reflect after cleaning up from Thanksgiving and decorating for Christmas, I have so much to be thankful for. I have so many wonderful people in my life and I am certainly blessed by their friendships. It's been a tough year with so many losses, but the world is slowly coming back together.
Please come along this journey with me!
