The Midlife Diaries
Amy ByrnesA Sunday newsletter featuring stories from my (practically) empty nest life plus rundown of all the things you need to read + watch + cook + and buy.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 304 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
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Weekend Log: Take a tour of my cabin in Maine
See all the magic I've gotten to experience during my solo week in Maine.
I’m taking Sunday off to travel so will see all of you here next week. In the meantime, I’ve been very busy posting on Instagram, where you can follow along on all m...
My 60th birthday odyssey itinerary
Lighthouse Lookout, Andrew Wyeth, Farnsworth Collection
Midlifers!
The countdown is on. In less than a week, I set off for my very own personal odyssey, inspired by not only the recent Odyssey movie (which I loved) but also my entree into...
Weekend Log: How to be an amateur psychoanalyst
Juggling all the things as I prepare to go away for two weeks. Also: buy these books.
Hi Midlifers!
Getting clear on what I want
Dug this image up in my photos, which must have spoken to me in 2021 when I was just starting my corporate job. What speaks to me in 2026 is: BUILD MY OWN EMPIRE. I like the sound of that.
Happy Sunday, Midlifers,
How are you? Can you bel...
Weekend Log: What to do, read + watch
The movie I have been waiting for is finally here.
Huzzah Midlifers!
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Mom. Writer. (Almost) empty nester. Am fluent in IKEA.
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