Kate and Michele talk about "that time of year"...Back to school! Michele discusses how Owen is taking a class directly related to his career path and how Max will be a senior in college...his final year of school. Both big new chapters in life. Clare ventures further a field to the big college party town for a stay away. They also talk about the upcoming "The Day of the Dog" event on September 9th in Santa Monica...www.thedayofthedog.com.

Kate and Michele chat about finding a heart felt project, one that helps keep you occupied while the kids are up and out more often or have left home. We all notice the quieter days and the difference with less hustle and bustle. Kate shares her own project 'Conversations With Max - Whispers Over The Rainbow Bridge' on this special day, National Dog Day.

Kate and Michele dive into the cold depths of Kate's fridge, freezer and pantry...Such a difference from last week at Michele's. Happy to announce this weeks pet rescue "Life Animal Rescue" check it out for more information....www.lifeanimalrescue.org.

Kate and Michele talk about what inspired Michele to start a podcast about being an Empty Nester. They dive into what is, or more realistically, WHAT ISN'T in Michele's refrigerator, freezer and pantry. The animal rescue/shelter shoutout for this week is laanimalservices. Kate tells the heartwarming story of Sylvester Stallone's dog, Butkus, in the days before Rocky.

Kate & Michele discuss their current fitness routines, keeping it part of their weekly schedules and branching out to newer fitness activities. They also discuss the Trader Joe's conundrum - what's up with all the discontinued items?!? 'Skydog Sanctuary' is the rescue highlighted for this week. It is a fabulous rehab and rescue for wild Mustangs and Donkeys, located in the beautiful hills of Malibu, California and Bend, Oregon.

Kate and Michele discuss Summer....do you have plans with your adult kids to take a vacation? How have your plans changed since your kids were little? What does your summer look like? They also discuss the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter where a lovely Shepherd dog is looking for his furrrrrever home.

Kate and Michele discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the uncomfortable sound of SILENCE when returning home each day. Is it deafening to you? Or is it therapeutic? They also laugh about their recent eventful dog walk, along with both rescue facilities where they each adopted senior Mr. Bixby and puppy Bluebelle.

On this amazing first episode, Kate and Michele banter about tracking their kids whilst they are away from home. They each share a funny story while using two different tracking apps...Do you or Don't you?