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Amy Ruhlin
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Amy Ruhlin

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Midlife mom gratefully looking back in hopes of graciously moving forward http://www.theviewatmidlife.com/

 

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a postcard to my younger self

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

my posts

Mother And Son: breaking away and moving on

Posted in family & relationships, The View at Midlife on June 07, 2012

My son has a job as a lifeguard this summer, and today I drive him to work. Though he now has his driver’s license, he does not yet have his own car…

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Summer Plans At 50

Posted in health & fitness, home & garden, spirituality, The View at Midlife, travel, work & money on May 23, 2012
It is now late May, almost Memorial Day, and I realize that I have made no plans for a summer holiday.read more »

A Desk Of My Own

Posted in family & relationships, home & garden, The View at Midlife, work & money on May 13, 2012
I received an unexpected gift this Mothers Day.read more »

Kindle Fire

Posted in books & entertainment, tech, The View at Midlife on May 04, 2012
I finally broke down and bought a Kindle but I held out for as long as I could. read more »

Moments in Motherhood

Posted in family & relationships, other topics, The View at Midlife on April 24, 2012
I walked away from my career to stay home with my children. I thought that simply by staying home, motherhood would somehow be easier.read more »

my comments

Response to: The Empty Nest: It's Not Temporary

Comment posted on July 13, 2012 at 4:27 pm:
"Thank you for this wonderful post..." (read comment)

Response to: Why forgive?

Comment posted on July 9, 2012 at 6:06 pm:
"I totally agree with everything you just said.  I didnt mean to give the impression that I was dismissing, I was only coming from my own story. I was in a hurry when I wrote that,  prob not a good idea on this subject It has taken me 15 yrs of h..." (read comment)

Response to: Why forgive?

Comment posted on July 9, 2012 at 4:56 pm:
"Bottom line, for me, at least,is Yes, we must forgive to free ourselves..that is THE reason to forgive.  However, it is NOT easy..it is hard and often takes time..trying to push it on someone or talk them into it will only increase resistance.  Li..." (read comment)

Response to: How to be an artist - advice from Elizabeth Gilbert

Comment posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:27 pm:
"This is a great video!  Love Elizabeth Gilbert..." (read comment)

Response to: Cheers To The Graduate

Comment posted on June 18, 2012 at 3:01 pm:
"I like this Judi esp climbing on the taller branch....growing right alongside of, and maybe sometimes because of, our kids....  one of the greatest gifts of getting to be a parent.  Thanks for these great words...." (read comment)