Month: August 2024

Why I’m Excited About Preparing For The Peak Of Hurricane Season

August 31, 2024

Making Preparations It’s the height of hurricane season and as a Floridian, I need to be prepared. I’m a lifelong resident of Florida, so I know the drill. We have our sandbags ready. We know what we need to stow away if bad weather threatens, and we’ll get our water and other supplies when we … More Why I’m Excited About Preparing For The Peak Of Hurricane Season

Where Does The Time Go? Happy Tenth “Blogiversary” To Me

August 17, 2024

Something Big Happened This Week Well, I have another milestone to celebrate. This seems to be a running theme on my blog these past few months. This one is happy, though. But it snuck up on me! This week marked the tenth anniversary of my blog, Feathering My Empty Nest. Ten years! That’s a decade! … More Where Does The Time Go? Happy Tenth “Blogiversary” To Me

Why The Comfort Of My Soft, Colorful Blanket Is Significant

August 10, 2024

Comfort On A Stormy Night A flash of lightning from a recent tropical storm illuminated my bedroom. I pulled my favorite blanket close to my chin and snuggled into my bed. Its softness comforted me. Feeling safe and secure, I drifted off to sleep. I love this blanket of mine. I got it on a … More Why The Comfort Of My Soft, Colorful Blanket Is Significant

How International Friendship Day Helped Me On A Difficult Anniversary

August 3, 2024

A Difficult Anniversary To Remember We passed another milestone this week. It was one I had not been looking forward to—the anniversary of my mother’s death. July 30 marked the end of a very long but short year, and I wasn’t sure how I would react to the milestone. Something I discovered a few months … More How International Friendship Day Helped Me On A Difficult Anniversary