Author Archives: Stephanie

Defeathering Our Nest

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Stephanie

Our Colorado son texted me a couple of months ago, asking if I knew where his lacrosse gear was, and could I send it with his friend who was coming out to ski next week? Gladly. Any attempt on their … Continue reading →

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Stephanie

Nothing remains quite the same. Jimmy Buffet was right. Life is full of changes. Some are predictable: children moving away from home, getting married and the empty nest that ensues. Others, not so much. We never saw this coming. Two … Continue reading →

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#maemae

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Stephanie

It’s finally happened for me. After what seems like a lifetime of waiting and waiting I am FINALLY a grandmother! The majority of my friends and one of my sisters are all grandmothers before me, and they all had the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Mojo

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Stephanie

It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving and I’m sitting down to take a deep breath before all the crazy starts. Crazy in a good way, of course. Right? My beautiful fall candle is burning a festive fragrance and the afternoon shadows … Continue reading →

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I Like Hope

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Stephanie

I like hope. The real kind. The kind that gives comfort during these uneasy times of politicians shouting crazy. The kind that helps me hang on when I see another bombing in a far away city, or one even closer … Continue reading →

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Labor Day

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Stephanie

My first child was born 30 years ago on Labor Day weekend. How appropriate. Actually, there was very little actual labor involved because I quickly developed a condition called abruptio placenta, which means the placenta separated from the wall of … Continue reading →

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What Now (Part 2)

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Stephanie

As promised, dear friends, here is part 2 of What Now. How can we move on and upward following one of life’s hardest transitions? I will share this with you: it is of vital importance that you learn to do … Continue reading →

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What Now? (Part 1)

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Stephanie

Move in day is over. All the dorm stuff that had been clogging every orifice of your home is now safely ensconced at the dorm/apartment where your child resides. You lived through the final good-byes and the quiet ride home. … Continue reading →

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Meet Me on the Dance Floor

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Stephanie

One of my best friend’s sons got married this weekend. It was a beautiful evening and the reception was a blast. One of my favorite parts of any reception is the dancing. I love to dance at weddings. I especially … Continue reading →

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Hurts So Good

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Stephanie

In the spring of last year I went out to help my hub with the massive cleanup of downed pine branches and sticks from the big ice storm we had in February. He told me to just sit on the … Continue reading →

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