HeyJaredEmpty-Nest Joyride!
Helping you find joy, through faith and hope, in life's next chapter; from a mom who's fledged four younglings and (mostly) held it together. I'm here to guide you on your empty-nest joyride!
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How Did I Miss the Twin Towers? (opens the original)
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The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 reminded me that I had written a piece about the Twin Towers a few years back, and since the words still hold truth today, I’m sharing it again. It was originally published on my website: lindahanstra.com, on September 11, 2020. At the time, our country was commemorating the 19th anniversary of 9/11, and the world was in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. My father had passed away two mont
My BookStack, July-August (2026) 📚 (opens the original)
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Happy September!Welcome, new subscribers! And a HUGE thank you to my paid subscribers who help keep the internet on, make a dent in my website hosting, cover a meal when I attend a writers’ conference, but mostly…boost my confidence. Your support means so much to me, and I don’t tell you often enough. ❤️ I rarely mention this, but you too can support an indep
An Exciting Life Update and Where We’re Headed Next 🚙 (opens the original)
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I’ll get right to that exciting life update.After counting down the years, the months, the weeks, and the days, my husband now has ONE DAY of work left before being finally, officially RETIRED! It’s strange to imagine—having him not set off to work each morning, watching my “honey-do” list shrink, spending more time together (walking, biking, kayaking, fishing, etc.), and having the freedom to travel and visit the kids and grandkids at our leisure.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" hre
When Exhaustion Creeps In, Know It's Fine to Take a Nap (opens the original)
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Did you see the recent story about the newscaster who fell asleep during a live broadcast? Her colleague, reporting from the field, wrapped up her story and then waited for a response. But the split-screen shows the anchorwoman at her desk, elbows and fists supporting her chin, eyes closed. Oops!<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1202" src="https://substa
Book Club Meets This Evening! (opens the original)
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If you’ve read The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, and want to meet some friendly faces online to talk about it, join us for the very first meeting of the <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="327.923076
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