I’ve been “on the road” in my Next Chapter Best, Chapter road trip for 30 days! For those of you who are new to this blog, I am a recently divorced empty-nester and on March 5, 2022, I loaded up my ca
March 24, 2022
20 Days In: What I wish 13-year-old Susie knew
I can’t believe I am 20 days into my Next Chapter Best Chapter road trip. For those of you new to this blog, I am a recently divorced empty-nester and on March 5, 2022, I loaded up my car and my dog a
March 18, 2022
Happy Birthday to me!
Today is day 14 of my 4-month Next Chapter Best Chapter road trip and it’s also my 56th birthday! Last night, I arrived in La Jolla, CA, where I will spend the next 16 days visiting my daughter. I’ll
March 11, 2022
In the beginning…
Week 1 of my Next Chapter Best Chapter Road Trip is almost complete, and here are some fun statistics: 35 hours in my car2,110 miles driven8 states traveled through (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Ten
February 3, 2022
Plot Twist
Three years ago, I started this blog in anticipation of becoming an empty nester, knowing I needed to figure out the next calling in my life. For 30 years, my calling had been “Mom”. And I loved that
September 1, 2020
COVID Puppy Pros and Cons List
Here we are … over five months into a global pandemic – please raise your hand if you, or someone in your household, have said “Hey, I’m home all the time now, let’s get a new puppy!”. You are not a
August 20, 2020
5 Easy Ways to Cut Waste
I must admit, and I’m ashamed to say, I have never really thought about how much of a wasteful person I am … until recently. When my kids were little, it was all about easy. Paper plates. Plastic cu
February 10, 2020
Irritated? Me too…
I’m currently reading a book that challenged me to find something that irritates, frustrates or downright angers me, and look for the things in that situation for which I could be thankful. An exercis
November 14, 2019
How Crafting Saved My Marriage
When I was little, my mom and my grandmothers taught me how to crochet. I cannot tell you how many swirly bookmarks and pot holders I crocheted as an eight year old, but it was A LOT! And here I am fo