Archive - A Life Unpacked

What a Visit to the Puye Cliff Dwellings Taught Me About Letting Go...

What's the hardest thing to let go of?

May 28 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

I Almost Killed My Mother

Who Gets to Make the Ultimate Decision?

May 13 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

April 2025

Scuba do? Or don't.

What happens when "who you are" isn't really who you are?

Apr 29 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

New Zealand's South Island

Some things you just can't put into words...

Apr 15 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

March 2025

Losing Myself on New Zealand's North Island

No grit. Lots of adventure.

Mar 29 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

Postcard From Mo'orea

Sometimes getting sick is a cultural experience

Mar 11 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

February 2025

Luxury Travel. A Matter of Perspective.

Bora Bora. Four Seasons Experience on a Two Seasons Budget

Feb 25 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

I've Gone Dark. Not Silent.

Well, this happened.

Feb 4 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

January 2025

What Emerges When Writers Retreat?

The same elements of trust, commitmitment, and openness found in a successful writing retreat are also the foundations of friendship.

Jan 24 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

Want a Little Magic in Life? Set a Goal.

Are you tired of reading about New Year’s Resolutions, goals, and the seven hacks that will absolutely change your life?

Jan 7 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

December 2024

The Color of Christmas is Orange

Finding gratitude in simple pleasures

Dec 11, 2024 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

November 2024

Thank You Letter to a Friend

Your Words Matter more than you realize...

Nov 22, 2024 •

Kaarin Marx Smith

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