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First month of empty nest – Success

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 butterfly helps the weekend warrior

Remember back to childhood when you watched intently as your parents were doing projects?  Did you wait for them to notice your interest in helping?  Or did you just jump in and get in the way?  If you were asked to help, I bet you did it in your own little way...just like me. Smart… Continue reading A butterfly helps the weekend warrior

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Vows to varnish until death do us part

For some people, wedding vows follow the traditional verbiage.  My husband and I did just that, so what's the big deal? In retrospect, (because we always see better that way right?) our vows were missing something.  I'm not sure the priest would've known either or if he could've coached us to add anything at the… Continue reading Vows to varnish until death do us part