We here at Midlife Boulevard think Maritza Martinez is an undiscovered treasure. Her writing is some of the most vibrant and lyrical out there. Enjoy this article reflecting on the empty nest, then read more from Maritza Martinez on her blog When does motherhood or parenting really begin? Probably you’ll find and read a million stories …
I’ve always kept journals. When technology wasn’t what it is today, I wrote in small notebooks. Once in a while I like to read what I’ve written so many years ago and bring the people I knew or the things that were happening to me during that moment up to date in my mind. Some …
So many circumstances can lead a match made in heaven to imminent disaster when life’s circumstances take a toll on the relationship. We’ve seen over and over how happily married couples can become distant, and eventually infidelity comes around the corner along with many other things. Sometimes love just isn’t enough to make a couple …
On more than in an occasion my beloved mother-in-law has told me: “Do be careful of your words and actions, because they can always backfire when you least expect it.” In other words, let it go! I can let go of almost everything, because I hate conflict. Growing up in a house where conflict was our …
Finding hope with chronic illness can be a full-time job. How do you pray for a miracle when you’re afraid no one is listening? Take a moment to read this from Maritza Martinez, from the blog, Believing. Believing is so hard now a days. We’re caught in so much, so fast that basically even keeping tuned …