Empty-Nest Joyride!

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Where empty-nesters 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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About Linda Hanstra

Semi-retired SLP, blogger and author. Finding joy in the empty nest years through faith, family, reading, cycling, travel, cabin life, and being "Lala" to my grands.

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