Tag Archives: Empty Nest

The Quest For The Perfect Cheez-It

This is what happens when my son asks me to get him “cheddar” Cheez-It® crackers. After I got over the initial shock of how many varieties of Cheez-It® crackers there are, I scanned the shelves five times to confirm that none … Continue reading

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My Four Day Work Week

I wonder why I feel so stressed at work, and then I realize that I have not put in a full week of work (Monday-Friday) in ages. Since this is my son’s senior year of high school, I made going … Continue reading

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What Is Your Verb?

One of the neat traditions at my son’s high school comes during “senior chapel” when each senior is given a prayer book with a verb inscribed on the inside front cover. The faculty members select the verbs, which are carefully chosen … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Time Warp

I know I was warned that “they grow up fast,” but I swear that my son went from this boy to this boy in the blink of an eye. And while I still remember taking my daughter for walks like … Continue reading

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Book Review: MWF Seeking BFF By Rachel Bertsche

I owe this book to Carla. I think it was her Facebook post about how much she enjoyed the book that got my attention. I’m still waiting for her to lead a book club discussion. 🙂 MWF Seeking BFF: My … Continue reading

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