MikeMc
@mainemike.bsky.social
Adventures of a 50 something widowed empty nester. Exploring possibilities, making friends, living life. Runner, skier, sky gazer, wanderer. INFP-Dreamer. LCPC.
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MikeMc
@mainemike.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Lots of new followers, some familiar, some not. Say “hello” if we haven’t chatted before. I look forward to getting to know you.
My content here is mostly nature, running, grief, mental health, gardening, mindfulness and photography. FYI🤷♂️
My content here is mostly nature, running, grief, mental health, gardening, mindfulness and photography. FYI🤷♂️
Anyone got 30 minutes to spare?
Doctors orders🤣
Doctors orders🤣
January 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Anyone got 30 minutes to spare?
Doctors orders🤣
Doctors orders🤣
I was born into the moving business, taught at the community college and am currently a counselor. This fits!!
January 23, 2026 at 12:21 PM
I was born into the moving business, taught at the community college and am currently a counselor. This fits!!
Going to be a little chilly on the mountain this weekend! 🥶
Big snow on Sunday/Monday though. I may need to play hooky on Monday🤔
Big snow on Sunday/Monday though. I may need to play hooky on Monday🤔
January 23, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Going to be a little chilly on the mountain this weekend! 🥶
Big snow on Sunday/Monday though. I may need to play hooky on Monday🤔
Big snow on Sunday/Monday though. I may need to play hooky on Monday🤔
Wishing I was back here again today instead of heading to work😞
January 20, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Wishing I was back here again today instead of heading to work😞
Winter is a time for coming home
January 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Winter is a time for coming home
Mountain top islands amongst a soft pillow of clouds. Cool temperature inversion.
January 14, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Mountain top islands amongst a soft pillow of clouds. Cool temperature inversion.
I have people tell me that it’s too dark and grey in January. Sure, it’s true, but have you ever noticed the brilliant colors of the winter sunrise and sunset😌
January 9, 2026 at 12:41 PM
I have people tell me that it’s too dark and grey in January. Sure, it’s true, but have you ever noticed the brilliant colors of the winter sunrise and sunset😌
Even the clematis has to persevere under the chill of ice and snow against its brittle bones, so that one day all will stand in awe of its majestic beauty.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Even the clematis has to persevere under the chill of ice and snow against its brittle bones, so that one day all will stand in awe of its majestic beauty.
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...flow like a river ...
January 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
...flow like a river ...
I’m careful not to give my personal cell phone number out to any business, yet I still get these random spam texts.
This one came in as I was walking to my counseling office after a two week break. I wanted to text back and thank them!!
But, I didn’t. You can😏
This one came in as I was walking to my counseling office after a two week break. I wanted to text back and thank them!!
But, I didn’t. You can😏
January 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
I’m careful not to give my personal cell phone number out to any business, yet I still get these random spam texts.
This one came in as I was walking to my counseling office after a two week break. I wanted to text back and thank them!!
But, I didn’t. You can😏
This one came in as I was walking to my counseling office after a two week break. I wanted to text back and thank them!!
But, I didn’t. You can😏
Two weeks of holiday activities, teaching skiing, and battling a stubborn ear infection, yesterday was a day to slow down and reflect.
Taking in the quiet of winter on a chilly walk and realizing growth doesn’t happen instantly. There’s a long, slow build up to spring. That thought is comforting
Taking in the quiet of winter on a chilly walk and realizing growth doesn’t happen instantly. There’s a long, slow build up to spring. That thought is comforting
January 5, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Two weeks of holiday activities, teaching skiing, and battling a stubborn ear infection, yesterday was a day to slow down and reflect.
Taking in the quiet of winter on a chilly walk and realizing growth doesn’t happen instantly. There’s a long, slow build up to spring. That thought is comforting
Taking in the quiet of winter on a chilly walk and realizing growth doesn’t happen instantly. There’s a long, slow build up to spring. That thought is comforting
My job here is done😏
December 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
My job here is done😏
I don’t get my increased blood pressure. I run, eat a heart healthy diet, sleep well, manage my stress. What else can I do?
Then I read this😱🤔
www.webmd.com/balance/ss/s...
Then I read this😱🤔
www.webmd.com/balance/ss/s...
Don’t Let Loneliness Harm Your Health
Loneliness: It’s not about simply being alone. It’s when you feel unable to connect in a meaningful way with people in your life. Find out from this WebMD slideshow how it can affect your health and w...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I don’t get my increased blood pressure. I run, eat a heart healthy diet, sleep well, manage my stress. What else can I do?
Then I read this😱🤔
www.webmd.com/balance/ss/s...
Then I read this😱🤔
www.webmd.com/balance/ss/s...
My 21 yo daughters are home from college and I think it’s funny how they still expect me to play this game 🤷♂️🤣
December 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
My 21 yo daughters are home from college and I think it’s funny how they still expect me to play this game 🤷♂️🤣
From the way back machine.
Arriving home to discover all of the critters have had a jailbreak 😱
Arriving home to discover all of the critters have had a jailbreak 😱
December 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
From the way back machine.
Arriving home to discover all of the critters have had a jailbreak 😱
Arriving home to discover all of the critters have had a jailbreak 😱
We’ve accumulated quite a bit of snow in the last few weeks, all to be washed away in a warm downpour tomorrow.
December 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We’ve accumulated quite a bit of snow in the last few weeks, all to be washed away in a warm downpour tomorrow.
I’ve struggled with Christmas since the passing of Maureen. Even more so now that the kids are at school or on their own. The winter solstice is a more meaningful day to me, so I’ll put up a tree and decorate it on the solstice, when the kids are home🤷♂️.
December 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I’ve struggled with Christmas since the passing of Maureen. Even more so now that the kids are at school or on their own. The winter solstice is a more meaningful day to me, so I’ll put up a tree and decorate it on the solstice, when the kids are home🤷♂️.
My counseling props include the usual to provide a soothing and welcoming space. Games, plants, tissues.
All watched over by the Incredible Hulk, because he’s the most relatable prop I could find to help men understand emotional regulation🤷♂️.
It works😏.
All watched over by the Incredible Hulk, because he’s the most relatable prop I could find to help men understand emotional regulation🤷♂️.
It works😏.
December 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
My counseling props include the usual to provide a soothing and welcoming space. Games, plants, tissues.
All watched over by the Incredible Hulk, because he’s the most relatable prop I could find to help men understand emotional regulation🤷♂️.
It works😏.
All watched over by the Incredible Hulk, because he’s the most relatable prop I could find to help men understand emotional regulation🤷♂️.
It works😏.
Started my day at the dentist with a drill in mouth, and I’ll be ending my day having my rear end proved at my annual prostate screening.🤷♂️
How’s your Tuesday going🤣
How’s your Tuesday going🤣
a man in a suit and tie stands next to another man in a yellow shirt and tie
ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands next to another man in a yellow shirt and tie
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December 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Started my day at the dentist with a drill in mouth, and I’ll be ending my day having my rear end proved at my annual prostate screening.🤷♂️
How’s your Tuesday going🤣
How’s your Tuesday going🤣
So many clients coming in with coughs and sniffles😱
I find myself spraying door handles and hands after so many sessions!
I find myself spraying door handles and hands after so many sessions!
December 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
So many clients coming in with coughs and sniffles😱
I find myself spraying door handles and hands after so many sessions!
I find myself spraying door handles and hands after so many sessions!
I work at home on Friday, and my home office looks out over this view. I looked up and noticed this scene and had to walk outside to take it in.
I could never work without access or a view to the outdoors and never have.
I could never work without access or a view to the outdoors and never have.
December 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I work at home on Friday, and my home office looks out over this view. I looked up and noticed this scene and had to walk outside to take it in.
I could never work without access or a view to the outdoors and never have.
I could never work without access or a view to the outdoors and never have.
I used the last of the toilet paper this morning, and I didn’t put a new roll on the holder!😱.
It felt good🤣
It felt good🤣
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I used the last of the toilet paper this morning, and I didn’t put a new roll on the holder!😱.
It felt good🤣
It felt good🤣
My 10th days without, because I started feeling like I can’t get anything done unless I take Adderall, and I don’t like that feeling.
Time for a reset.
www.singlecare.com/blog/how-to-...
Time for a reset.
www.singlecare.com/blog/how-to-...
How to make Adderall more effective?
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December 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
My 10th days without, because I started feeling like I can’t get anything done unless I take Adderall, and I don’t like that feeling.
Time for a reset.
www.singlecare.com/blog/how-to-...
Time for a reset.
www.singlecare.com/blog/how-to-...
Umm. This seems a little dramatic to me🤷♂️
December 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Umm. This seems a little dramatic to me🤷♂️