So, today Rachel returns to UW Whitewater & once again, we will be “empty nesters,” albeit temporarily. How long will it take to get used to the house being quiet again? Will I leave on extra lights or turn on the TV / radio in other rooms to create the illusion that there are more people in the house? The rumor is that both kids will be staying at school this summer or living elsewhere for an internship. I am proud that we have raised our children to be strong, independent, hard-working adults but loneliness still sets in sometimes. Sigh…