The First Day of School Without Kids

This year, is the first year, in many many many years that I will not be there for the first … Continue reading The First Day of School Without Kids

Empty Nest

At the end of my street is a bald eagle nest. The babies hatched this spring have learned to fly … Continue reading Empty Nest

I’ve been … things are changing quickly around here. I’ve been spending time with the elders Eleora and Tellias. They’re … Continue reading Just stuff – musings on life, kids, me, stuff

A few days ago my 22 year old son Garrett called me. I know, I don’t write much about him … Continue reading Always the Romantic…

I missed Short Story Sunday yesterday. I used to write a story each Sunday while I was at my daughter’s … Continue reading White Noise

In the past I frequently blogged about teaching your children to be independent because one day they’d be like little … Continue reading Let them fly

I used to write horror… I mean posts about Middle School. That seems like a long time ago. The mornings … Continue reading Musings on Middle School, Empty Nests, Change, and Cryptozoologists

My daughter turned nineteen yesterday. That now means I’m officially a parent of those who are exclusively adults. With the … Continue reading Memories, Parenting, Shared Stories, and Growing Up