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Settling In, Slowing Down, and the Meantime

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Leah
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We’ve been in Lisbon for 12 days now. And I’d say after about a week, I started to settle and get into a routine. Thanks for reading Midlife Recalibrated ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my … Continue reading →

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The First Few Days: Learning to Be Still in Lisbon

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Leah
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We landed in Lisbon on a Wednesday. The taxi dropped us at our Airbnb in the old part of the city, right in the heart of it all, which is exactly what I wanted. Four steep flights of stairs in … Continue reading →

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A Cancer Diagnosis, a Job Change and a Ticket to Portugal

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Leah
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We are leaving today on an adventure and I have a lot of feelings about it. We’re heading to Portugal. We’ve booked an apartment in Lisbon for a month, and after that… honestly, we don’t totally know. Somewhere between seven and … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Christmas Poem 2025

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Leah
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It started with a kiss—how did it end up like this? A Christmas gathering, love everywhere, joy and a little flare. So much laughter, a year’s memories to share, Now settle in close—we’ve got stories to spare. The year began … Continue reading →

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Rob’s 2024 Christmas poem

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Leah
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It’s that time again to celebrate  The birth of Christ and the end of a wait This year was a big one so many things anew So let me start with a thing or two but I can’t guarantee I … Continue reading →

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2025 catch up

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Leah
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It has been a minute. I stopped posting here – well I guess in 2024 is what my last post says! So many things going on in life including spending a lot of time working! And this blog was always … Continue reading →

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Trip to Utah

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Leah
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Zach and Rachael did not come home for summer this year, and I had some fun coach get togethers planned so made a trip out to Utah! My flight was cancelled so I had to stay in a hotel at … Continue reading →

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The Maldives Cont’d

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Leah
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Well I wish I had some exciting adventures to tell you about – but our days looked kind of the same. Morning walk on the beach, amazing breakfast, hang out on beach or swim, walk back to the amazing lunch, … Continue reading →

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Arriving in the Maldives

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Leah
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Although we were there for 6 days, Im not going to do 6 posts bcs they would all look the same! But our arrival deserves a post of it’s own:) Overall, it was an incredible experience. So chill, so beautiful. … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Sri Lanka – heading to Colombo

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Leah
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On our final day, we headed back to Colombo with some stops along the way. They included a jungle cruise – with a visit to a temple (and a blessing from a monk), and a fish pedicure (I actually like … Continue reading →

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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