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Where The Detours of Parenting Take Us

Laurie shares thoughts on growing up, growing older and growing (hopefully) wiser over at LaurieStoneWrites.com. You think you’ll feel one way about something, but end up feeling another. My oldest son Patrick moved out recently. I expected to feel easy-going about it, ready. After all, he’s 25. It’s time. But I felt something different. The …

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The Sense Of Wonder That Comes With Birdwatching

Steven and I are full of bird wonder. Our backyard, patio, and window chatter goes something like this: “Look, look! A titmouse!” “What kind of bird is that?” “The hummers are back!” “There’s a woodpecker at the feeder!” “Get the camera! I see a blue bird!” “Those birds that make babbling brook sounds are cowbirds. I looked it …

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My Nest Is Empty, But Feathered

“When you guys are grown, I’m getting an apartment in the city, overlooking the lake. I’ll have white carpet and a Dalmatian to keep me company. I’ll come to your house for Thanksgiving and Christmas.” That was my we-gotta-get-this-house-clean-company-is-coming frustration fantasy, when all four of my kids were teens. That was when the five of …

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