Discover art and Big Rock Garden Park in Bellingham, WA.
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Category: Living Out Loud
Living Out Loud
by Dede Johnson: Avid hiker and solo traveler Dede Johnson shares her observations, reflections, experiences and lessons learned with readers as well as her tips on how to live with Gratitude, Humor, Compassion and Curiosity.
Life Lessons My Puppy Brother Taught Me
Dede Johnson shares important life lessons her puppy dog “brother” taught her before she had to say goodbye to him.
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The Murder of George Floyd: It’s Been a Rough Week
Dede Johnson addresses George Floyd’s murder, racism and the difficult time America is going through. She also leaves readers an incredible gift.
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Oh The Places I Have Gone: Exploring Westport, WA
Living Out Loud columnist introduces us to her summer adventures in Westport, WA. From a proposal to making new friends, find out what all she experienced.
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Twerking : To Twerk or Not to Twerk
Columnist Dede Johnson takes readers on her twerking adventure. Find out what she thinks about twerking classes (and women over 40 getting their twerk on).
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Hiking with Friends & Strangers
Hiking with your BFF is the best. But add a stranger to the mix and you might find the experience gets even better.
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Traveling Solo in Cabo & Being Brave
Don’t miss Dede Johnson’s take on being a woman traveling solo, Cabo, and what being brave is really all about in her column Living Out Loud.
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Living Out Loud: My Friend Shari Leid
Take a moment to meet an exceptional friend, wife, mother, writer, and cancer survivor. LOL columnist Dede Johnson shares her friend’s story.
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Living Out Loud: Reflecting on 2018
From running to hiking, columnist Dede Johnson reflects on 2018 and looks forward to what’s to come in 2019.
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