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Reclaiming Self-Care as an Empty Nester
As an empty nester, practicing self-care is crucial after years of focusing on others. Simple activities like getting a haircut or reconnecting with friends can promote well-being. Self-care encompasses physical, mental, social, personal growth, spirituality, and community engagement. It’s essential to explore interests and find what rejuvenates you beyond daily routines.
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My First Solo Cross-Country Road Trip Experience
Solo cross-country road trip doesn’t have to be scary. Get out there and unleash to travel love! I hit three new states on this road trip and had so much fun seeing the country from the highway and the back country roads it took me down.
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Single in My Empty Nest Years
When I got married on a sunny day in May 1997, I never imagined that I’d end up single in my empty nest years. Walking down that aisle in my white dress, on the arm of my stepfather, a smile on my face as I looked at the man I was supposed to have children…
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Land Investing in Harpers Ferry West Virginia
Recently I started looking at land to invest in. Nothing big. Just raw land in the mountains. I planned to rent it out to people looking for alternative locations to pitch their tents. One location I went looking at was in Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Harpers Ferry is in Jackson County, immediately over the state…
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Is Retirement a Fantasy?
I’m 51 years old and financially I’m nowhere even close to being able to retire. I know I’m not the only one in this situation, and it sucks. The question being put out there is, “Is Retirement a Fantasy?” for those of us who didn’t “play the game” and end up in management or C…
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Solar Eclipse Chasing
The solar eclipse of 2024 has been on my radar since August of 2017 when I drove to Nashville, TN with my son to be in the Path of Totality. Originally, for this most recent solar eclipse, the plan was for me to drive to Erie, PA on a solo road trip, However, my sister…
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Market Rent and Lease Renewals
Have you moved into a new apartment in the last two years? This post is for you specifically! When apartment complexes list their available apartments, each year they do a Market Rent survey of comparable apartments in their area. As we all know, with the cost of living, the price of apartments has risen astronomically.…
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Coming Soon!
Flights of Fancy Mom is undergoing changes in content and design. As Jacqui is entering the next era in her life as an empty nester, follow her journey as she finds herself again. Did she ever really know herself? She went from high school to adult life with the man she married, had a child…
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Navigating the World of Autoimmune Disease
Approximately October 2020, I started having issues with my hand. My thumb started hurting and it was becoming difficult to open jars, lift things, and even to write. Doing more personal things such as showering became a nightmare. For various reasons such as having Marketplace insurance, and then starting a new job, it took a…
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Chronic Pain – Life or Insurance Greed?
I experience chronic pain. It stretches throughout my body and it seems never ending. It started in October 2020 with my thumb. I had Marketplace insurance, so my copays were high. My deductible was high. I was laid off and searching for a job. Which I found one and started the end of October as…
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