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Circle of Life, Coping Skills, Death of a friend, Parent, Uncategorized2 Comments

Over The Rainbow…

August 27, 2021 Ieva Melbardis

“There is love in holding and there is love in letting go.” Elizabeth Berg, American Novelist This saying is spot on to me. And I think of this now as it pertains to one of life’s unwanted yet unescapable certainties … Continue reading Over The Rainbow…

Baby Owls, Circle of Life, Coping Skills, Empt Nest, Love, Parent, Uncategorized2 Comments

Baby Owls are my “Drug of Choice”

June 5, 2020August 13, 2020 Ieva Melbardis

I have been in search of an elixir–something to take the edge off. A way for my brain to take a break from our world’s exploding problems… Traditionally my go-to’s for escaping are: Drinking wine, baking homemade bread, spending quality … Continue reading Baby Owls are my “Drug of Choice”

Coping Skills, COVID-19, Crafting, Friendship, Parent, positive mindset, Uncategorized5 Comments

“I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain Is Gone…”

April 17, 2020 Ieva Melbardis

When this pandemic is over it will be the “sunshiniest” of days and I will be blasting Johnny Nash’s song over the speaker in my backyard and I will be dancing up a storm with family and friends. Together again! … Continue reading “I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain Is Gone…”

Friendship, Girls' Weekend, Parent, Road Trip, Uncategorized2 Comments

Group Therapy In Session!

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

There is nothing better for my soul than having an episode of laughter that erupts deep from my belly, springs out through happy tears and finishes off with shoulders bobbing up and down only to erupt again in uncontrollable fits … Continue reading Group Therapy In Session!

college kids, Parent, positive mindset, Road Trip, Uncategorized2 Comments

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

Love, Parent, positive mindset, Sisters, the perfect gift, Uncategorized2 Comments

The Elusive Perfect Gift

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

I am doing dishes, thinking to myself that I have waited too long to come up with a meaningful gift for my sister-in-law, Mara’s, 60th birthday. Sixty is after all a big deal. Especially when you have reached that age … Continue reading The Elusive Perfect Gift

car buying, Empt Nest, Parent, positive mindset, Uncategorized1 Comment

ZOOM. ZOOM. ZOOM!

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

Here is my latest blog. Hope you like it!! Continue reading ZOOM. ZOOM. ZOOM!

college kids, Empt Nest, Parent, Swearing, Uncategorized2 Comments

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.

Empt Nest, New Year's Resolution Fail, Parent, Uncategorized2 Comments

Jumping into January Fail

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

It’s post-holiday time, and I am feeling lazy. Lazy like a sluggish sloth, or maybe more like a slothful slug. Like a plump limp slug on the ground – nowhere to go – barely moving even after you poke at … Continue reading Jumping into January Fail

Parent, Photos, Uncategorized, Wedding3 Comments

Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing Baby.

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Ieva Melbardis

How important are photographs and videos taken of moments in your life? I know I am in the minority when I say not that much…That’s not to say if my house was on fire I wouldn’t try to grab some … Continue reading Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing Baby.

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