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The Midlife Diaries

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A Sunday newsletter featuring stories from my (practically) empty nest life plus rundown of all the things you need to read + watch + cook + and buy.

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About Amy Byrnes

Mom. Writer. (Almost) empty nester. Am fluent in IKEA.

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