Empty Nest, Full Life

03/11/2026

Oh man! I feel this! LOL

😅😅😅

03/10/2026

If you could be best friends with a character in any TV show, which would you choose and why?

That’s hard to answer because it depends on the day. lol Right now, I’m thinking Angela Montenegro from Bones. She’s fun, spirited, and very understanding. She values friendship and shows people she cares about them. She knows how to be a good friend.

03/09/2026

Music. Music provides an incredible background to our lives. It inspires, celebrates, encourages, hypes up, calms down, and so much more.

Who are you listening to during this season of your life? Me?

- Pitbull
- Harry Styles
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Prince
- The Bangles
- B-52s

03/09/2026

Recognizing International Women's Day - “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.”

What’s an achievement you’re proud of?

03/08/2026

Mine would say, “No worries. It’s all good.” OR “Kayso, get your butt out of my face!”

You?!

03/06/2026

Let's flash back on our week and see how we did!
What were your highs and lows? Did you try something new or pick something back up? What progress did you make on rediscovering you?

My highs - I had a terrific week! Since our school was on spring break, I got to work "summer hours". As a morning person, those are my preferred hours - when I'm most alert, productive, etc. So, this week felt like a gift. One of my grandsons got his first cell phone and I loved the texts I got from him. It made my heart so happy!

My lows - I struggled with missing my youngest. She's so far away, but is doing really well. I'm incredibly proud of her - just wish I could hug her. My hubby was super busy with his research and classwork, so his evening were tied up. I missed him.

What about you my friends?

Peace and love, always.

03/05/2026

Let’s have some fun!! I saw this on
Morning Coffee ☕️, Tea 🫖 with Dessert and Laughter 😂 - let’s give it a go!

My Big Fat Greek Coffee (wedding)

03/04/2026

I don’t mean to brag, but I just bent down to tie my shoes and didn’t need a minute to recover afterward.

Honestly, I felt like I’d unlocked a new level of adulthood.

My next goal is to stand up and immediately remember why I walked into the room in the first place.

Also, at what age do we all just accept that we’ll never fully understand the remote control? There are 47 buttons. I use three. Power. Volume. Panic.

And why does every website now require a password with:

- 1 capital letter
- 1 symbol
- 1 number
- 1 hieroglyph
- and the blood type of your first pet

Anyway, if anyone needs me, I’ll be writing my new passwords down in my notebook that lives next to my phone book and the takeout menus from 1995.

Aging is weird. We still feel 35… until we sit down too long and need a “warm-up lap” before walking!! 🤣

03/03/2026

💖 Love Languages Aren’t Just for Couples! 💖

Whether it’s friends, family, or your partner, everyone has a love language. Your language may be words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. Knowing yours (and theirs!) makes every hug, laugh, and coffee date even sweeter. ☕

Our challenge this week is to try leaving a little note, planning a fun outing, or just giving a big hug. Small gestures, big love!

Let me know in the comments how you did. Was your gesture received well? How did it feel? Did someone return the gesture using your love language?

03/02/2026

Is it just me? I found that most of my socialization activities were associated with things my youngest was involved with. Without her activities, my social calendar has emptied. Anyone else? Just me? 🤣

So, how does a middle aged woman reinvigorate her social calendar? Join clubs, book groups, or local community groups…good thoughts…how do you find the right one’s. The ones that are a good fit for you?

This is a learning process for sure. Let’s help each other out with tips. Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Let’s keep moving forward!
Peace and love!

03/01/2026

Oh my goodness. Have you been following the story of Punch, the baby monkey? Seriously heartbreaking….so glad he seems to have found family now.

Human or animal, we all need our people.

02/28/2026

Great day!!! Spent time with the hubby and finally got to hold my new grandson!!! Feeling blessed!!

How was your day?