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Brothers on a Road Trip

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

Music to my ears!  I just got a text: “ FYI we made it to the hotel safe and sound”. You see my sons are on a long road trip from California to Denver, a 1300 mile journey with so … Continue reading Brothers on a Road Trip

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The Joy of Openly Cussing- an unexpected empty nest benefit.

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

Ode to the F-Bomb I have longed to use you for a while. No substitutions have your style. Sharp and concise – to show my wrath, Either towards myself or some jack ath… O.K. I admit I couldn’t think of … Continue reading The Joy of Openly Cussing- an unexpected empty nest benefit.

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Mindset – From Drab to Fab!

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 Ieva Melbardis

Since August of last year, it has been just my hubby, dog and me at home now that both sons are away at college. Eight months have gone by and I really have come quite far in making empty-nesting a … Continue reading Mindset – From Drab to Fab!

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Every little thing, gonna be alright…

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Ieva Melbardis

O.K. so it’s March and my “kids-are-gone-blues” have all but lifted from my heart. I can honestly say that I am getting the “zip” or spring back into my step. It’s not a full-blown, I am so happy zip-a-dee-doo-dah feeling, … Continue reading Every little thing, gonna be alright…

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