My First Black Friday
My shock many years ago when I experienced my first Black Friday. Continue reading My First Black Friday
Category: Family
Staying Connected with Away from home Adult Children
Eight ways we stay in touch with University or College Students living away from home
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Sunday Craft and Bake Sale
Today we took a drive to a baking and craft sale near us. I love craft and baking sales, but I’m not a fan of crowds and line-ups. Even more surprising, was that my husband came along – he generally … Continue reading Sunday Craft and Bake Sale
Empty Nesters at Thanksgiving
My husband and I are parents of young adult university students. They are each very different, and some more independent or seemingly removed than others. We are proud of all of our children, although sometimes perplexed! We call ourselves empty … Continue reading Empty Nesters at Thanksgiving
Climate March Comparison
Last Friday, the world watched young people protesting and marching to protest against climate change. In Canada, 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg led the protest in Montreal. As usual, our Prime Minister and other politicians photo-bombed the whole … Continue reading Climate March Comparison
Quotation
Just a quotation today from the awesome Phyllis Diller. I saved these a long time ago, but I thought they were relevant for parents of young adult children….. “I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. … Continue reading Quotation
Not Underfoot
When my husband first announced his retirement to my 91 year old mother, she giggled and then asked if he was going to be – underfoot. Now my mom is of a certain age, where she doesn’t remember everything, and … Continue reading Not Underfoot
