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?
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
Have you ever thought about what you would say if you could write a letter to your younger self? What warnings or encouragements would you share? Here is what I would say to my younger self. … More A Letter To My Younger Self
A bit of marriage advice for my children (or any young adult) as I reflect on my own marriage of 32 years. … More An Anniversary Message For My Children
I’ve had half a year to reflect on my daughter’s wedding. Here are some things I learned in the process. … More 5 Things I Learned Planning a Wedding
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