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The priceless gift of time with our grown children

When children have grown and flown the nest, we parents yearn for ways to be together again. The best thing an adult child could give us is the gift of their presence, time, and conversation. In our case our older son Ben (now in his 30’s) lives in our city and...

Paul’s Gazpacho

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My husband likes to cook, and since retirement he prepares his own lunches each day. Throughout the summer he’ll make batches of gazpacho partly the traditional way from Andalusia, Spain (using fresh tomatoes, seedless cucumbers, bell peppers, slightly stale...

The importance of friendships in our empty nest years

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What would we do without our friends, especially after our children leave home? Friends are built-in support for talking together about our empty nest experiences and so much more. We can take advantage of the extra time we have by doing things to strengthen existing...

The subtleness of empty nest grief

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“…With any grief, especially with empty nest, you’ll usually see 6-9 months of “floundering around”. A woman might come in worrying a lot about her age, with her menopause happening around that time, and she’s having a hard time with it. It’s...

Sharing a tasty and simple weeknight fish recipe

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I make this flavorful and healthy New York Times fish recipe often, especially in warmer months. My husband and I both enjoy it. Straight out of my oven you can see that it is a meal-in-one. One-Pan Roasted Fish with Cherry Tomatoes Ingredients: Yield: 4...

Couples and money

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“I can’t emphasize enough the value of creating a shared financial vision with your spouse. Open and honest discussions about financial goals and challenges not only enhance mutual understanding, but they also contribute to a stronger, more aligned and...