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life reimagined: my organization project

Lois Alter Mark9 years ago5 years ago261 mins

Thank goodness for Life Reimagined, who not only sponsored this post but has already made a difference in my life. You see, since Alex and Sara left for college years ago, I’ve come to realize that the idea of an “empty nest” is not really accurate. Yes, the kids are out of the house —…

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letting go when your kids leave for college

Lois Alter Mark9 years ago5 years ago232 mins

Our nest has been empty for half a dozen years — yes, that picture, above, was taken a long time ago — but every time September approaches, I get nostalgic about back to school time. I wish I was still making trips to the store with my kids for notebooks and pens and backpacks, and…

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an open letter to jenny craig

Lois Alter Mark9 years ago5 years ago371 mins

Dear Jenny, I’ve been a loyal fan of yours for years, have sworn by and touted your program as an influencer, shared my progress online and enthusiastically sent many of my readers to you. So it pains me deeply to learn — from some of those readers who have sent me frantic private messages —…

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three and a half hours at the apple store

Lois Alter Mark9 years ago5 years ago132 mins

Because Michael has been having issues with his iPhone lately, we made a Genius Bar appointment at the Apple store yesterday. This was after having spent hours on the phone with a manager trying to resolve the problem — end result: “Sorry, I can’t do anything else for you” — and a Genius Bar appointment…

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why #imwithher – and elton john and katy perry are, too! by jami kelly

Lois Alter Mark9 years ago5 years ago51 mins

I got to know Jami Kelly when she emailed me after reading about our Viking cruise and wanting to share her own experiences. I really enjoyed reading her fantastic blog, Two Men and a Lady (and an RV), and invited her to submit a guest post whenever she wanted. Well, I’m happy that the one…

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About Amber Readmond "As a former flight attendant, travel fuels my passion for life. Whether enjoying luxury cruises and resorts or embracing more adventurous travel like camping or road-tripping, I’m happiest when exploring new places, soaking in nature, and creating meaningful connections along the way."... Read More

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Lois Alter Mark of Midlife At The Oasis

About Lois Alter Mark “At this point in my life, I know what makes me happy, and I’m going for it. Midlife at the Oasis is a community of women who feel the same way, and who have the power to make things happen — for themselves and others. As someone once said — and, really, I would credit them if I could remotely remember who it was — it’s the second act that has the happy ending.”… Read More

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