Empty nesting has finally sunk in. Miss Herbivore has moved on to the next phase in her life and it's time for me and Mr. Fantastic to move on too. So, after 18 years of trying to balance raising a child with work I find myself without either thing. Reflecting back I feel like I …
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And the Plan Goes On…
La de da de de, la de da de da (to the tune of The Beat Goes On by Sonny and Cher, an ultimate classic) I have been in planning mode! One of my goals for the year is to get back out on the road adventuring. I spent a good chunk of 2017 out …
Looking Forward
The first few weeks of my 51st year are feeling good. I have a plan...well, it's more of a guideline, in draft format, I like flexibility. My winter challenge is going well, not perfect, but I'm happy with where I am with it. I've been reflecting on my past year and looking ahead to the …
Plant-Based Holiday Meal Ideas
We are taking our Thanksgiving show on the road and spending it with Miss Herbivore in Portland! I found a VRBO in the Hawthorne District with a full kitchen. I am making a plan and a list of the groceries I will need to take and what I can make at home ahead of time. …

The Next 50 Begins
The Adjustment Phase And so, begins the next chapter in our lives. I'd say we are still in the adjustment phase of this emptynester gig. We are back to being novices at both the things we used to do and in the new things we are anxious to try out. As we try on our …