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Friday, March 24, 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Today, my friend, Shannon, is in the hot seat, answering all my hard-hitting questions. Shannon is a bit younger than my usual victim appointee. I have been following her on Instagram for many years.
Shannon is a young woman of many talents. She makes gorgeous dresses, enjoys DIY projects, and obviously, loves to read. Shannon also loves to entertain her friends and family.
Friday, March 17, 2023
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023
I hope that you had a wonderful week. Last night I was a guest of my friend, Cindy, at a fabulous event hosted by the Dallas chapter of Les Dames D'Escoffier honoring International Womens Day. It is an organization of women leaders who create a supportive culture in our communities to achieve excellence in the food, fine beverage, and hospitality field.
Cindy is an active group member, comprised of local chefs, dietitian nutritionists, business owners, and other women connected with the food industry.
Monday, March 6, 2023
Friday, March 3, 2023
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Friday, February 24, 2023
TGIF! I hope that you had a good week. We have some painters here doing some outside trim work which has kept our thoroughly darlin' Millie very busy.
We had a delightful dinner with some friends at our village's Italian restaurant. Wine by the bottle is half-price on Tuesday nights, so if you are looking for the Mister and me on a Tuesday, you will know where to find us.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
I hope this finds you well. We are expecting temps in the 80s today. Yesterday I was delighted to see a few daffodils and some pear trees blooming on my walk.
Friday, we dropped off Chowdah at #2's pad.
We had lunch at Sadelles's.
Friday, February 17, 2023
I took Miss Debbie out for a belated birthday lunch to Il Bracco. The food and service were exemplary. We ordered an Olive Oil Sundae, my favorite dessert in the world.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Friday, February 10, 2023
Monday, February 6, 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023
Were you wondering where I was last week? I was at the gorgeous One & Only Palmilla resort in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. I decided that some serious team building was needed in the Preppy Empty Nester Corp., so I took my team of one to Mexico.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Today, my favorite reader is Tanya from the entertaining blog, The Other Side of the Road. Although I have never met Tanya in person, I consider her a friend. Tanya has been blogging since 2004. Her posts include travel, recipes, family life, and of course, books. I have watched her darling children grow into their college years. And now, Tanya and her Mister have stepped into a season of their own... empty nesterhood.
Monday, January 23, 2023
Friday, January 20, 2023
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Mister and I went to see this movie based on the book A Man Called Ove. I read it eight years ago and loved it. Many people will say the film is not as good as the book, but I thought it was equally entertaining. Tom Hanks can do no wrong in my book.
J McLaughlin

Hello, I'm Katie

I'm Katie. Welcome to my blog. I am an empty nester meandering through my midlife years one page at a time. We sold our antique home on the South Shore of Massachusetts in October 2020 and relocated to the Dallas suburbs and our forever home.
I love to write about books, movies, TV, celebrities, shopping, decorating, Bravo, and weekend adventures. My favorite writing material, however, is derived from my family: the Mister, my girls, #1 and #2, my favorite son-in-law, and my new little mischief-maker, thoroughly darling Millie. I love hearing from my wonderful readers.
You can contact me at: preppyemptynester@gmail.com