Tales from a Mid-Lifer

  • Are We in “Mid-Life” or on the Back 9?

    Are We in “Mid-Life” or on the Back 9?

    Speaking in golf terms for my husband, I answer across the room, “we are on the back nine, no longer in mid-life”. He’s not happy. “Why do you have to say that?” We were talking about him turning 60 last summer and me being deep into my 50’s. It’s a…

  • Sandy Beach Crocs – Wordless Wednesday

    Sandy Beach Crocs – Wordless Wednesday

  • Blog Relaunch

    Blog Relaunch

    Welcome to Family5Power – Tales from a Mid-Life Mama! If you are still a subscriber, thank you for sticking around! If you are a first time visitor, please join me in this new adventure. The photo on the left was my WordPress icon for many years (my youngest daughter), writing…

  • Technology Ruined a Classic April Fool’s Prank!

    Technology Ruined a Classic April Fool’s Prank!

    In honor of April Fool’s Day, this post was taken from the 2019 archives. Still a fun memory of how I pranked my husband… Right up until the kids moved to college, I always pulled some shenanigans on April Fool’s Day – every single year. It was especially fun during…

  • Gray Winter

    Gray Winter

    Black and white winter images are pretty in November and December. Ok, maybe in January too. Once February is close, those of us in the Northeast are ready for sun!

  • An Icy Find

    An Icy Find

    It was a long day at the office and I just wanted a few minutes outdoors at the park – even if it was only 18 degrees. So, I drove to my snowy park, put on a hat and stepped outside my vehicle. The cold air hit my face hard.

  • Time – Everything and Nothing

    Time – Everything and Nothing

    The line of cubicles appeared as if nothing had been moved or worked in for months. They hadn’t. Several surrounding offices also displayed Valentine’s Day decorations from February 2020. Everywhere I looked, empty offices that hadn’t been habited in 11 months contained photographs, office supplies and even sweaters still hung…

  • The Great Niagara

    The Great Niagara

    The mighty Niagara Falls!

  • Moonlit Night

    Moonlit Night

    A beautiful, July summer night in Florida.

  • A Heart in the Tree🎄

    A Heart in the Tree🎄

    I noticed this optical beauty while staring at our tree just before taking it down. A reminder of the next big holiday…♥️  

  • Resolutions by Jonathan Edwards…

    Resolutions by Jonathan Edwards…

  • Moving Forward in Faith

    Moving Forward in Faith

    Four days ago, I started a new position at a new company in an entirely unfamiliar field. While I enjoy most “new” things, having a significant training curve ahead has been humbling. But, God gave me what I asked for. If you follow this blog, you know that I resigned…