Me Beyond The Middle

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  • Lifestyle
    • Monthly Wrap
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  • Retirement
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    • Road Trips
  • Wellness
    • Mind
    • Body
  • The Written Word
    • Blogging
  • Tuesday’s Ten

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  • Bucket List Adventures,  Travel

    Aloha Kauai: A Family Trip in Paradise

    18 May 2026 /
    Steep green mountains along a clear blue ocean coastline with a small boat in the water

    We recently spent an amazing week in Kauai with my oldest and his family. I had only been to Hawaii once before when we visited Honolulu back in 2008. We…

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  • Tuesday's Ten

    Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Phenomenal Women Who Found Success After 50

    3 Mar 2026 /

    With International Women’s Day coming up, I thought it was the perfect time to celebrate some amazing women who not only accomplished great things, but did so later in life.…

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  • Mind,  Retirement

    Rethinking Lazy in Retirement

    27 Feb 2026 /

    The author emphasizes the importance of intentional mental engagement in retirement through hobbies, learning, and creative practices to combat mental laziness. Small, achievable goals and new experiences foster curiosity, demonstrating…

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  • Lifestyle

    Touching Grass: Gentle Intentions For The Year

    24 Jan 2026 /

    Every year as December winds down, I start to think about what my resolutions will be for the upcoming year. Not that I am a big fan of that word;…

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  • Travel

    Exploring Vigo and Madrid: A Family Adventure in Spain

    17 Oct 2025 /

    This wonderful world that we live in is full of undiscovered treasures. There are amazing places full of beauty, charm, and heart that we never knew existed, and I experienced…

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  • Lifestyle,  Musings

    The Bittersweet Nature of Hometown Visits

    31 Aug 2025 /

    Nothing stirs up nostalgia like visiting your hometown. Whether you love it or dislike it, going home creates a feeling that exists nowhere else.

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  • Body,  Mind,  Wellness

    Why Yin Yoga For Over 50s is The Perfect Fit

    30 May 2025 /

    I am very excited about my new yoga class! I’ve practiced yoga in various forms over the years, and my recent discovery of Yin yoga fits my age and lifestyle…

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  • Lifestyle,  Musings

    Why We Take Familiarity for Granted: Lessons from a Palm Tree

    4 May 2025 /

    As I sit on my back deck watching the palms sway in the breeze, I remember the first time I ever saw a palm tree—and the awe that washed over…

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  • The Written Word

    An Avid Reader’s Guide to Book Hunting

    22 Apr 2025 /

    For those of us who devour books like candy, the real trick isn’t finding the time to read—it’s finding what we’ll read next. I am up for anything when it…

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  • Tuesday's Ten

    Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Lessons I Wish I Knew at 30

    15 Apr 2025 /

    Dear 30-year-old self... here are some things that you should know: ❖ There are phases in our lives when we are meant to be alone. ❖ I’m gonna miss this.…

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Hello! I am Joni ~ Welcome to my blog.

Navigating midlife and beyond creates some changes and challenges. Yet, I am also discovering a new sense of peace and purpose. With a passion for reading and a lifelong desire to write, sharing my experiences through the written word is a natural inclination. I created this space to share fun and positive ways to enjoy the sweet life ahead. I am recently retired, in a new state and embarking on a quest to make the most out of the upcoming years. I welcome you on this journey.

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