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ZOOM. ZOOM. ZOOM!

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

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

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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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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

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Scotland Rocks!

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 Ieva Melbardis

O ye’ll tak’ the high road, and I’ll tak’ the low road, And I’ll be in Scotland a’fore ye… But me and my true love will never meet again, On the bonnie, bonnie banks o’ Loch Lomond. I took my … Continue reading Scotland Rocks!

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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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Welcome to Chicago- My Son’s Kind of Town…

January 24, 2018 Ieva Melbardis

What’s better than flying to see your son at his college town after not seeing him for such a long, long, long, long time? Nothing! What’s better than the sound of  “thumpety-thump-thumps” as you wheel your carry-on bag filled with … Continue reading Welcome to Chicago- My Son’s Kind of Town…

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Oh Baby, Let’s Get It On…

October 21, 2017 Ieva Melbardis

  When the cats are away do the mice really play? One of the benefits of empty nest living is the actual empty nest. No kids or friends of kids hanging out. In my case it’s just me and my … Continue reading Oh Baby, Let’s Get It On…

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The End of “Up-Close” Parenting and Why It Feels Like Finishing off the Best Dessert

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 Ieva Melbardis

This is the excerpt for your very first post. Continue reading The End of “Up-Close” Parenting and Why It Feels Like Finishing off the Best Dessert

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