College kids left the nest…again!

College kids leave us over and over again. It sure seems like it. Does it seem like you are always saying goodbye to your college kids? I was thinking about all of the new Empty Nesters and how they are finishing their holiday time with their sons and daughters. The last child has left the …

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Empty Nesters and a Midlife Gap Year

Empty Nesters and a midlife gap year… is it for you?   Some Empty Nesters are trying a midlife gap year. Just yesterday, I read in the Wall St Journal  about how couples are tired of doing the same old thing and switching it up a bit.  “After decades of raising children and climbing the corporate ladder, …

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Empty Nesters get dogs…

Empty Nesters get dogs. Yep it is true. I know several Empty Nesters who have gotten dogs. I am one of them. I would not really consider us “dog people”. You know what I mean, people who don’t mind being jumped on and slobbered on. But after 5 1/2 months with Rocco, I think we …

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The Adventure Begins…

Welcome! This is the place to learn about what is going on in the world of Empty Nesters! I was so curious about what was happening with other Empty Nesters that I created this site! What are you doing? Where are you going?  What are you reading, eating, cooking? How are you feeling now that …

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