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Springing Into Spring and Other Noteworthy Things

My morning routine starts with cortisol filled moments that spring me out of bed. Thanks to our elderly cat, Dessy. She has dementia and is up at 2:28 am. Her routine is initiated by one of our cats making cat puking noises. Followed by her paw nudge (hopefully it's clean) on my shoulder indicating it… Continue reading Springing Into Spring and Other Noteworthy Things

Emptying the nest · Inspiration

My Thoughts On Welcoming Friendships That Come And Go Throughout The Years

In the background of life as an empty nesting mom there are memories, oh, so many memories. This week, those memories flooded in along with some tears. A dear friend passed away at the young age of 65. I hadn't seen her since November following her youngest daughter's wedding in October 2022. We planned to… Continue reading My Thoughts On Welcoming Friendships That Come And Go Throughout The Years

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Fishing Through Memories Inspired Me With This Post

As I sit at my computer desk, in the corner of my office, I think fondly back to all the uses this room has had over the 30+ years of living here. Originally, it was a storage room, then an office for my hubby, then a baby nursery for 6-8 years, then back to a… Continue reading Fishing Through Memories Inspired Me With This Post

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Memories That Bridge Our Empty Nest Moments Together

On a mission out of control, I scrolled through almost every last photo I've taken over the years, it's an understatement to tell you my list of favorites was/is long. When I told Mr. that, he said, "Yeah, I need to upgrade the server space again!" Yikes, I have to say, I was lost in… Continue reading Memories That Bridge Our Empty Nest Moments Together

Emptying the nest

An Empty Nester’s AI Search Turns Into Simple Silliness

Words we use to describe creatures, including humans, are funny, aren't they? Yes, they are! The ideas generated pop right out of the skies and onto my page like I'm one with the block editor! Not really, but with AI anything can happen, right? I felt blue this morning as I scrolled through my photos… Continue reading An Empty Nester’s AI Search Turns Into Simple Silliness

Emptying the nest

How I Let Go Of My Tunnel Vision And Got Past My Perfectionism Once Again

On a frosty February day, I, the long-gone-away bookkeeping perfectionist, became a let-it-go kind of gal. I've officially lost my be as detailed as possible desires. I'll leave that kind of count-the-numbers activity to the rabbits, cats, or birds. Have my desires been frozen in the past of being excited about the organized plethora of… Continue reading How I Let Go Of My Tunnel Vision And Got Past My Perfectionism Once Again