I’ve spent most of my adult life battling my weight—those times when I dropped a ton on some crazy diet, only to gain it all back, plus a few more pounds for good measure. About five years ago, I shed 25 pounds with WW and another 20 on Keto. But then, after my blood sugar levels spiked, my endocrinologist put me on Ozempic—right before it became the buzzword of the weight-loss world. At first, I was constantly nauseous, and eating felt like a ... Read the Post...
Reinventing Myself After the Kids Move Out (and After Divorce)
So, here I am, rattling around in this big, empty house, wondering, “What the hell just happened?” Not long ago, my life was a circus of kids' friends and girlfriends, School of Rock gigs, and trying to keep everyone fed and alive. But now? The kids have flown the coop, and I’m newly single. Thanks, life, for the plot twist. It feels… weird. My whole world used to revolve around them—kids, spouse, our busy little family life. Friends were ... Read the Post...
The 7 Stages of Realizing Your Youngest Child Won’t Be Home for Dinner Anymore
So, it’s happened. The last lunch has been packed, the final load of dorm room essentials has been lugged to the car, and your youngest has officially flown the coop. If you're like I was, you're left standing in your kitchen, staring at a dinner table that suddenly feels too big. What now? Well, brace yourself for the rollercoaster ahead—here are the seven stages you might find yourself navigating as you come to grips with this new ... Read the Post...
The Empty Nest Is Even Emptier
My younger son survived his freshman year, living in a cramped dorm room with two strangers. When summer arrived, he and his girlfriend came home, and the house buzzed with their presence. I had almost forgotten how quiet it gets when he's gone. Now, he's moved into a spacious apartment with one of last year’s roommates—a three-bedroom with a huge screened patio. He took the two smaller rooms, filling them with his driving simulator, four bass ... Read the Post...
