With the onset of settling into an empty nest, I find the ability to keep track of time is more difficult. Each day blends into the next because there isn't the need to schedule around what the kids have going on or when they'll be here to visit. Today is the last day of June… Continue reading First month of empty nest – Success
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A little sprout’s transplanting adventure
I'm just an innocent sprout. I was rescued from a discarded pot, previously stored in the dark...for a full year...and then she found me. And replanted me, and I was happy. No one else in my pot to bug me. All this space to grow. Heavenly, don't ya know? Each morning I greet the sun,… Continue reading A little sprout’s transplanting adventure
Storm watching memories
Storm clouds are deceiving. Looks of them intriguing. Colors appearing and then disappearing. Swirling and turning. Omniscient ways cover the skies. Rearing up with thunder and lightning, wind and rain. The daring line of threat paid no mind to us. Leaving without a debt, as scary as it looked, it was just a fast-moving rainstorm. Fields… Continue reading Storm watching memories
Can I find a favorite word?
I've never thought about words in the context of "What's my favorite word." First of all, is it favourite or favorite? My auto-correct indicates it's 'favorite', and I'm not a fan of the red underlining reminding me I need to correct something, so let's just go with the 'favorite' for simplicity sake? Okay? Sure, it's… Continue reading Can I find a favorite word?
Grilling up some storms
The anticipation grows as I imagine the grill mark lines on the steak Mr. is going to cook later today. It's been a week since he grilled us some delicious scallops. We're headed for turf today, not the sea. The long Memorial weekend is here, and with it, we've been blessed with the warmer weather… Continue reading Grilling up some storms
How to get over the hollow feelings of an empty nest
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