Archive - Confessions of a Middle-Aged, Married Couple

The Ministry of Rest

Rest as radical self care... who knew?!

Jul 16 •

An unexpected moment of joy...

Jul 15 •

Another child left me. It's like we've raised them to be independent and self-functioning people. UGH.

Jul 15 •

Sometimes things don't go as planned in my head...

Jul 14 •

Chris Through the Years

Chis turns 42 tomorrow, so let's tell some stories...

Jul 8 •

Ping Pong, Baby, and Perimenopause

Carnie bunnies and corn on the cob prove that perimenopause is no joke.

Jul 7 •

I Don't Want It

4th of July was all American this year...

Jul 4 •

Jump for Joy This Summer

We should learn from Cocoa and singleminded pursue the things that bring us joy...

Jul 2 •

Michael's Home!

He's returned to the nest and all is right again...

Jul 1 •

June 2025

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