June 2012 – Writing Life Matters

Family Story / Lessons

Opposites Still Attract

Kathi / June 25, 2012 / 9 Comments

And they said it would never last. My husband and I just celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary. Whoever said, “opposites attract” wasn’t kidding. My husband, The Consultant and I are the north and…

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Family Story / Lessons

The Empty Nest North

Kathi / June 19, 2012 / 7 Comments

I am becoming a woman I can’t see. I am an empty nester and in, what experts would call, transition. You know, that period where one changes from one state or condition to…

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Kathi Ostrom Gowsell

In 2011, I was sitting at my desk in a corporate office wondering why. I had two grown children on the verge of flying the nest and a husband working 8 hours away. It was obvious change was needed. For eight years, I lived what I called My Temporary Life, spending 6 months at home and 6 months in a contract destination with my husband. I've reconnected with him and my writing. I've examined family life, observed the world around me and written about it in my journal and on my blog. It’s now thirteen years later. I’ve transitioned through the empty nest. The Temporary Life has come to an end. For five years I worked back at a desk job but am officially retired from traditional work. Finally. Now, I’m focused on creative revival and ready to share all that is good in life!

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