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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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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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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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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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Travel Vermont During a Pandemic
This year, my son and his boyfriend moved into their first apartment for their last year of college. With the pandemic, traveling has been out of the question for those of us with autoimmune disorders. And Vermont had the state on lockdown, therefore, keeping their cases low. With things opening again, I was super excited…
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7 Best Travel Resources You Will Ever Need
7 Best Travel Resources You Will Ever Understanding what you need for travel before you leave as well as during your trip can be a challenging affair. What would be worse than going on a trip blindly and discovering that on top of forgetting some of the most important documents, you have no idea of…
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Things to do in Burlington Vermont
This year is my son’s freshman year of college. Oh. My. Goodness! He finished his online senior classes to graduate high school. He chose to go to a school seven and a half hours from home, in Burlington, VT. Read how I feel about being an empty nester! So, I thought I’d share some of…
Vintage Roots and Hippie Wings 