Time for a KLM check up. How am I handling my new reality as a genuine "empty nester" now that my two children are well and truly settled into their hotel and hovel? On the whole pretty well, thank you. It's still early days but I've already discerned a couple of "new likes" and … [Read more...] about Empty Nest Check Up
Birthday Party from Hell
It's here: my first real test as an empty nester. My son turns 18 next week, far from home. For the first time ever, I am mailing his birthday presents. How do I feel about my boy celebrating a birthday miles from home? Well, to be honest, a tad melancholy. It's bound to be very … [Read more...] about Birthday Party from Hell
Hotel vs Hovel
Hotel and Hovel. The same word except for one letter. Huge difference in meaning. As Bedroom Secrets revealed, I've just returned from settling my two children into their homes at their respective universities back east. This is my son's first year, my daughter's second. Trust … [Read more...] about Hotel vs Hovel
Bedroom Secrets
The time has come. My two children are no longer at home - they are both ensconced in universities across the country. It's just me, Poppy and Bonanza. How am I doing? Well, it's early days yet. I just got back from helping them get settled into their new homes a week … [Read more...] about Bedroom Secrets
You’re A Long Time Dead
I almost didn't go. What a huge mistake that would have been. Huge. What was it I so very nearly missed? Oh ... just ... an ... amazing two-day trip packed with delicious meals, heartwarming friendships, a spectacular hike through a rock strewn river, a picnic lunch at the … [Read more...] about You’re A Long Time Dead