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How to Stay Connected After the Kids Move Out
One challenge of empty nest parenting is how to stay connected after the kids move out. I spent years preparing them to live independently, but now I miss the mundane intimacy we shared while they were under my roof. We try to be intentional about planning family dinners, game nights, and movie dates. We video chat. And on the family text thread we share everything from goofy pet photos to what’s on sale at Costco. But there’s a difference between lighthearted connection and deeper relationship. Information is easy to exchange. How do we stay emotionally close? My son’s solution was…
Kathy Giles
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Dog Breath and Coffee
What Gets You Up in the Morning? Dog breath and coffee. There cannot be two more dichotomous smells in the entire universe, and yet both have the ability to spring me from my bed each morning. In fact, they often work in tandem. Consider the scenario: the alarm clock rings and I reach for…
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My First Post
Welcome to my blog. I’m extremely honored that you chose to spend your valuable time checking out my site. Since this is my first post, I suppose now would be an appropriate time to Introduce myself Give a few of my writing credentials Explain what my blog is about Promise you an amazing array of…