It’s Time for a Fixer Upper Update

April 5, 2016February 17, 2016

Phew – it has been a busy time at the fixer upper. One month ago was the last time I reported to you the changes in the renovation and although they may not seem that monumental, they really do to me. Our little Spanish señorita is starting to look like a real house again! No …

Portland’s Powell’s Books- The Largest & Best Bookstore Ever!

March 24, 2020February 8, 2016

So happy to find the largest & best bookstore ever… Ever since I read Harriet the Spy in the fourth grade I have been a reader. In some years way more than others, but I almost always have had a book or two on the nightstand. In the last few years since becoming an Empty …

Saturday Morning Browsing

February 6, 2016

I look forward to Saturday morning for a multitude of reasons. The best reason is that my husband Craig has returned from a week of travel and we spend the early morning catching up on our online reading. We sit drinking large cups of our favorite hot tea (Lord Bergamot by Steven Smith Teamaker) stirred …

How to Get Healthy in Midlife: The Spartan Race (Amazing!)

February 3, 2016

Please join me and give a round of applause to Christina Mueller. She is a midlife ROCKSTAR! She took on a huge challenge in order to get healthy in midlife. She looked this Spartan Race in the eye and owned it. I am in awe of her determination, strength of character, enthusiasm and her willingness to seek adventure in a big way! She has guts and is ever so humble. I begged her to tell her story and I promise you will be inspired. Thank you Christina!

How to get healthy in midlife ~

It began as a journey to lose weight. It ended with feeling more accomplished and fit than I had since I was in my 20’s. And I also lost weight. So what is the middle part of this story? I became a Spartan.

Saying Goodbye to Dad

April 5, 2016January 27, 2016

I wanted to let you know that my Dad passed away this morning. Thank you for all of the prayers and virtual hugs. I recently authored a personal and heartfelt post detailing my fears and anguish over my dad’s terminal illness. I received a loving avalanche of kind, helpful, prayer-filled thoughts from friends …

When Your Parent Gets Sick – An Adventure I Don’t Want to Take

March 24, 2020January 20, 2016

The life of a grownup isn’t easy. We have come to an age where we have to deal with adult situations that are challenging and heart breaking too. I am sad, so sad. Sometimes my heart doesn’t know where to go to relieve the pain. My dad is so sick and fighting an amazing …

Good Bye Glenn Frey, I Will Miss you, We All Will

January 19, 2016

Good Bye Glenn Frey~ November 4, 1948 – January 18, 2016

With the passing of this rock legend, I wanted to share our experience at The Eagles concert which was almost exactly two years ago. The concert was held at the newly renovated and revitalized Forum. Growing up in Southern California, The Forum was the place to see every band that came to town.

For my very first concert, I went with my best friend Debbie and her brother to the “Fabulous Forum” to see the Eagles’ Hotel California tour. That was forty years ago this month, my how time flies. I was devastated to hear that Glenn Frey had left us. As a singer/songwriter, he was brilliant, direct, honest, sincere, always entertaining and he had a lovely, wicked sense of humor. Glenn Frey was one of my very favorite performers of all time and I have cherished his work since I was fourteen. The world is so sad and has lost another legend.

I wanted to republish my post from January 27, 2014 for you to enjoy. AdventuresofEmptyNesters.com was only a few weeks old!

Do you have memories of Glenn Frey and The Eagles?

Experiences Are What Matter Most – January 27, 2014

The experiences of life are what matter most, don’t you agree?

A spectacular (almost 3 hours) with The Eagles.

Home Renovation ~ Fixer Upper Update!

July 30, 2019January 15, 2016

Although the house kind of looks like a war zone, we have made significant progress! The exterior walls have been sandblasted and that is why they look so damaged. I can honestly say that this fixer upper adventure has not worried me a bit. We stumbled upon some rotted wood, weak plumbing and old insulation …

Learning to Scuba Dive – An epic adventure for Laura

January 13, 2016

Welcome back Laura from the Coast of Ilinois! Laura once again tells a fantastic story with wit and colorful commentary. Thank you! The perfect time for more Tales of the Caribbean! Jamaica Edition! As mentioned previously, our SFJV (Supremely Fancy Jamaica Vacation) set up home base at the Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Resort. Truthfully, home base …

How to become a better photographer – Take a class

January 11, 2016

One of my New Year’s Goals: To become a better photographer January is the perfect time to contemplate our goals for the New Year. Are they resolutions? Intentions? Goals? Call them what you will, but one way to enhance your life is to create a goal for yourself. I have some fun new ideas cooking for …