Why Blogging is the Perfect Empty Nest Post-Kid Passion
Why Blogging is the Perfect Empty Nest Post-Kid Passion Are you a new empty nester? Been there, done that, empty nester? I’m not there yet, but I know I will be there one day. It happened for me in what felt like the blink of an eye. One minute, you’re juggling sports activities, science projects, […]
30-Minute Reset for Back-to-School, Back to Blogging
30-Minute Reset for Back-to-School, Back to Blogging Back-to-school season hits differently when you’re a blogger, doesn’t it? Summer is full of sweet, sunny distractions: the grandkids (in my case) are home, the pool is calling, and everything just feels like playtime. I don’t know about you, but I blinked and suddenly my daughters are buying the kids’ school supplies, resetting […]
Finding God in the Quiet
Reflections from Alone in the City on Finding God in the Quiet Here I am again, my friends. I’m pouring my heart out in this blog post, and I truly hope you don’t mind. I pray it makes sense to you, and more than that, I pray it brings some peace. You see, my own […]
Why I Do What I Do
Why I Do What I Do There comes a time in life when you start wondering What’s next? For me, that moment hit as the empty nest approached. I had spent years being the go-to for my family, wearing the many hats of motherhood, but as my four kids flew into their own lives, I […]
Surviving a Disney Trip as a Mom of Two
Surviving a Disney Trip as a Mom of Two Taking a Disney trip as a mom of two is both magical and chaotic! Between the excitement of meeting characters and the logistics of managing a toddler meltdown in the middle of Main Street, USA, there’s a lot to juggle. As much as I adore Disney, […]
Baby Bird
You see, wildlife nature is different from human nature. When our babies are born, the chemical delivered to our brains is a powerful agent linking us forever to that infant. And if anyone or anything tries to destroy that link, we fight like vicious bears to protect and care for our little ones.
Working From Home Challenges and How to Overcome Them
One of the most apparent challenges in working from home is isolation. Remote work removes the traditional interactions and collaborations between coworkers. If you started your career working in an office where you are immersed in social interaction in the break room, in meetings, and in after-work activities, moving to work from home may feel… lonely.
Congratulations on Becoming a Grandparent
A Few Things I Have Learned About Becoming a Grandparent Congratulations on becoming a grandparent! There is nothing more fulfilling, in my opinion. I have said how they brighten any day – from the ups and downs of life. It is so true. And grandchildren are all yours to love, play with, share wisdom with, and […]
Does Erasing the Message Erase the Love?
As I came in the front door from being away with my husband for our 29th anniversary weekend at the lake, my daughter had just walked. She was on her way to her own vacation.
As you can see, she left a sweet note on my calendar…