When you live in an empty nest, the smallest thing can make you think of your grown children. Sometimes it’s a song you hear or you run may into one of their old friends. This time it was the back-to-school supplies. Sigh. I never thought I would miss back-to-school shopping. … More Back To School In The Empty Nest
Our recent family reunion came and went like a flash. I have to admit, it was a hard one. Although I was happy to see favorite cousins, I missed my children. It made for a bit of a melancholy, reflective weekend. If you’re an empty nester, you may be able to relate. … More For The Love Of Family – A Family Reunion Story
A week after returning from South Africa, I try to put my impressions in words. … More Impressions of South Africa
The stillness of the empty nest sometimes lets fear and anxiety sneak in. Please check out my guest post on Jerusha Agen’s Fear Warrior Blog. I share some things that help me deal with fear and anxiety in my empty nest. … More Guest Blog: Four Tips To Beat Your Fears In Times Of Stillness And Change
If you are like me, you can remember the days before digital everything, especially photographs. While there are many benefits of digital cameras, usually on our phones, could it be too much of a good thing? Are we so busy taking snapshots of our lives that we aren’t living them? … More The Problem With Living a Picture Perfect Life
As we are about to celebrate another Independence Day, my mind travels back two decades to another Independence Day spent with my family. Unfortunately, it isn’t a fond memory. It was one of those days I wish I could do over but I learned my lesson. … More No Fireworks For You! Beware of Hasty Ultimatums
Growing up, we often assume our lives will be much like our parents. It doesn’t always happen that way though. How is your life experience different from that of your parents? … More The Simple Difference in Three Generations of Motherhood
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