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The Radicalization of Old Women

The Radicalization of Old Women

We suffer, we learn, we grow, we change. These are poems for anyone who doesn't have time for nonsense any more.

2022

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Maria Shimizu Christensen

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About Me — Maria Shimizu Christensen

Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Occasional thunderstorms.

Aug 11, 2021

About Me — Maria Shimizu Christensen

Aug 11, 2021

I’m Using My Retirement Money to Travel Now and Will Retire Later

It’s a mix of choice and no choice with no regrets

Oct 5

I’m Using My Retirement Money to Travel Now and Will Retire Later

Oct 5

Women in Space, Science Fiction, and How We Change the World

A look at Lady Astronauts, For All Mankind, alt-history and the future

Sep 28

Women in Space, Science Fiction, and How We Change the World

Sep 28

Comfort Reading, Andre Norton, and Comfort Food

Savoring the stories we loved in days gone by

Aug 2

Comfort Reading, Andre Norton, and Comfort Food

Aug 2

The Lives of Women in a Dystopian Society

A look at ‘Julia’, by Sandra Newman

Aug 1

The Lives of Women in a Dystopian Society

Aug 1

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My Accidental Literary Romp Through Dublin

I planned my trip to Ireland, but I didn’t plan for all this

May 27

My Accidental Literary Romp Through Dublin

May 27

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I’m Going on a Solo International Vacation and I’m Scared

Standing at the intersection of fear and desire

May 5

I’m Going on a Solo International Vacation and I’m Scared

May 5

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Seattle Street Photography

That doesn’t include iconic images of the Space Needle

Feb 3

Seattle Street Photography

Feb 3

All of My Boosted Stories

And what I learned from them

Jan 26

All of My Boosted Stories

Jan 26

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I Need More Money to Survive Old Age

And there’s no way I’m going to get it

Dec 31, 2024

I Need More Money to Survive Old Age

Dec 31, 2024

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Maria Shimizu Christensen

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Writer. Maker. Featured in Medium’s 2021 list of Stories That Started Conversations. I write about life. https://www.mariashimizuchristensen.com

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