Stories from an Empty Nester

I thoroughly enjoyed my first Christmas with my boyfriend Larry, my family, his family...well, our family. I was a bit worried how the day would go with so many different schedules to try to keep it all... more »

Ok, My Christmas spirit is trying to overtake the other areas of my life. I have gifts to buy, cookies to bake and lists to check...twice. Yet, I am also deep into a job search and taking courses to... more »

The leftovers are now stuffed in the fridge, almost an artwork form of stacked containers, various usage of aluminum and saran wrap. The color scheme is abismal, but the food  delicious, even if I say so myself...and I do.... more »

I put on business clothes, grabbed my folder, a tall coffee and headed out to search for a job. A simple task in it's self, just drop off resumes here, there and everywhere. Only a matter of time... more »

Somewhere over a warmish cup of coffee, I heard the news, a dear forum friend was lost. A loss of any kind hits you in the chest, but for it to be someone so young, it truly hits home. You are stunned and the... more »