Coming off the recent political elections I find myself craving a little kindness. I remember a lesson I learned over twenty years ago, long before I was an empty-nester, that still resonates with me today. Read more to find out what the lesson was. … More One Thing We Can Do To Make The World Better
A simple act in a church my husband and I were visiting sent my mind back to the days when we first started dating – a sweet memory in this season of the year and of life. … More The Things That Cause You To Remember When
As much as I enjoy traveling, it’s always great to come home. … More The Best Thing About Travel? Coming Home.
Have you ever wondered where a road went? Have you ever wanted to follow that road to see where it led? There is a road like that where my husband and I vacation. We have never made past a certain point but I’m so curious to see where it goes. Maybe this year. … More The Mystery of the Bend in the Road
We visited several castles on our trip to Scotland this summer. I suppose some of them would be considered empty nests now. … More When the Empty Nest is a Castle
It’s a question many moms ask as they enter the empty nest years; do you ever get used to it. Here’s one mom’s response. It’s been five years and it’s a process. … More Do You Ever Get Used To The Empty Nest?
Having my son come home for the weekend was a perfect way to end the summer. An added treat was getting to visit with a couple of his friends. … More Why Summer’s Last Hurrah Was So Special
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