Category Archives: Midlife Maze

Farewell Dear Swing

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Stephanie

We took down our old front porch swing this week, my baby son and I. He’s 28 years old, but he will always be my baby. We replaced it with a new one from Wayfair, so I needed a Millenial … Continue reading →

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Behold, I Am Doing A New Thing

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Stephanie

  “Let every word you speak be drenched with grace and tempered with truth and clarity.”                                                   … Continue reading →

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THIS IS US

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Stephanie

This post was written in September at the time of our anniversary. Life got super crazy so I’m just getting to post it now. Love is always a good idea, and right on time. Happy Valentines Day! This is us. … Continue reading →

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“The Woman Who Prayed a Man Out of Me”

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Stephanie

True story. Right before Christmas I flew to Nashville with my hub for a business trip. While he took the rental car to his appointments, I took the shuttle to our hotel. One of the best things about being in … Continue reading →

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Minimalist Me

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Stephanie

Ok, that’s a stretch. But I am moving in the right direction. As a follow up to my last post, Defeathering Our Nest, I am proud to report that in this past week I have “dealt with” 23 Rubbermaid boxes in … Continue reading →

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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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#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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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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