Over the years, I have made countless packing mistakes–some annoying and some disastrous. It’s taken a while but I have finally established a packing process that keeps me from over-packing while insuring I have everything I need. My process involves asking myself a series of simple questions: Where am I going? What will the weather be like during my visit? … Read More
RIGHT NOW – JUNE 2018
Summer means both kids are back in the nest, and this mom couldn’t be happier. Here are a few things that are happening right now: Smelling fresh cut grass. When I think of summer, I think of the sound of lawnmowers and the smell of fresh cut grass. It’s funny how certain smells can trigger a memory. The smell of … Read More
THE EMPTY (NEST) CALENDAR
“You should run your life not by the calendar but how you feel, and what you’re interests are and ambitions.” John Glenn After years of saying “I’m so busy,” I have hit a point in my life where I am not busy at all. As a matter of fact, one of the biggest surprises I have encountered as an empty-nester … Read More