The adventures, surprises, and occasional chaos that happen when two people retire and suddenly spend every day together.
As you know, hubby and I went away for a long weekend a few weeks ago . We had such a wonderful time with great friends. So this is not about that. What this is about… Is slightly alarming. Have you ever thought about packing to go on a trip? Of course you have. If … Continue reading Packing for Inflammation Instead of Nightlife
Hubby and I are on a weekend trip with friends. Yes, I know. We are in the middle of managing two houses, packing one, moving into another, and generally living in a state best described as “controlled chaos.” So naturally…we ran away for the weekend to make life easier. Solid plan. No notes. It’s day … Continue reading Not Today Gravity
I’m writing this while I’m supposed to be socializing. Which, if you think about it, is a strong indicator of how this evening is going... for me. For everyone else? Oh, they are thriving. Hubby included. Radiant. Engaged. Positively buoyant in a sea of handshakes and conversation. Meanwhile, I am over here realizing six months … Continue reading I Came. I Socialized. Everyone Else Was Thriving. I Executed The Restroom Dodge.
Notes from Life After the Bell I cannot count how many times I’ve been annoyed walking behind someone slow. You know the feeling—that boiling irritation when someone is in your way,moving at half your speed,and you’ve got somewhere to be. Today, my husband and I were in a store.(Perks of the Third Act—we can do … Continue reading They Might Already Be Walking As Fast As They Can
Last weekend, we helped Middle S’kiddle move into her first place. And just like that… our house got quieter in a way I wasn’t quite prepared for. Not empty.Not sad exactly. Just... different. What is a S’kiddle, you ask? Fair question. When my husband and I got married, we didn’t just bring two people into … Continue reading The Last S’kiddle Leaves the Nest
Third Act With Pattie 