It's quiet...well, not really, I have my window open and the early morning birds are chirping and singing songs that are fun to listen to. And then its quiet again. An empty feeling floats in the room, but for just a moment and then it is gone and the peacefulness is nice. And then that empty… Continue reading How to get over the hollow feelings of an empty nest
Category: Emptying the nest
When you meet someone who rocks
Once in a lifetime, if you're lucky, you'll meet someone who laughs a laugh that infects you with admiration. He's a resourceful and clever chap, who knows the way to your heart. You'll listen intently as he convinces you to spend a lifetime together. You're suddenly smitten, like a kitten who naps in the sun.… Continue reading When you meet someone who rocks
Slight pangs in empty nest goodbyes (for now)
While glancing out the window this morning, I felt the slight pang of heart-ache remaining. It's getting better though, each day hurts a bit less. But seeing the trailer, knowing it still has items in it for me to go through and seeing the neighbors shed in progress in the background, all reminded me quickly, that… Continue reading Slight pangs in empty nest goodbyes (for now)
This cat’s on the MOOve
I hate to GlOAT too much because, from a CAT's perspective who was born on a FARM, I can't knock it, I've had a HAYday here around these parts. It's BARNYARD messy getting ready for the MOOve! And...finally, today's the big MOOving day for me and my hoomans. They sure have a lot of stuff. … Continue reading This cat’s on the MOOve
The empty nest mom behind the camera
I don't know what it is about the month of May that gets me right in the heartstrings? I love spring, but I also have many mixed memories to contend with that are like ink etched in my brain, in photos on my phone or on an SD card in my camera, or in lease… Continue reading The empty nest mom behind the camera
Oh, mom, you didn’t, did you? A mom’s confession.
Dear Youngest Daughter, You asked me why it didn't work for me? Why is it that after having read the book 3-4 times, bookmarked pages of importance, loved what I read - why is it that it didn't work or didn't stick for me? I've thought long and hard about how to answer that question. … Continue reading Oh, mom, you didn’t, did you? A mom’s confession.