What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
When I first made the decision to begin blogging, I did so for a few different reasons. I hoped it would be a vehicle for me to: Record my thoughts and experiences as I transitioned into retirement. Keep in touch with friends around the world, especially since I had just returned home from living overseas.… Continue reading When Blogging Buddies Become IRL Friends
"You Are 196th In Line, With An Expected Wait of Several Months." More and more, I found myself receiving similar notices to the above when I requested a digital book from our public library. Then I learned that some libraries offer out-of-town library cards (usually for purchase) that can be added to your Libby Account.… Continue reading Expanding My Library Cards
My July was filled with family, friendship, travel and food. Lots and lots of food! There was time with family and friends in Kelowna. There was a family reunion, my stepfather's 89th birthday celebration and quick meetups with long-time friends. We even snuck in two of our favourite Kelowna breakfast restaurants, OEB and Coras. Our… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate – July 2024?
I am currently on the road traveling from family meet-ups in Kelowna to a long-overdue friendship catch-up in Seattle. Thus, July on the Fly! Summer so far has been all about family, friends, food, celebrating, libraries and roadtrips. This is what's been on my camera roll this past month. What's been on yours? If you… Continue reading Wordless July On The Fly
Have You Heard About 'The Big Library Read' Initiative? Big Library Read (BLR) is a global reading program that connects readers from around the world with the same ebook at the same time without waitlists or holds. Initiated by OverDrive in 2013, BLR typically takes place three times a year, with each event lasting for… Continue reading What’s on Your Bookshelf? Big Library Read & More!
Four weeks ago, my husband and I completed our 11-day hike on the Portuguese Coastal Camino. I have already written separate posts about our accommodations and food for this trip. I would be remiss to leave out the planning, distances, and key takeaways from this journey, even if just for my own records.For the daily… Continue reading Portuguese Coastal Camimo – Summary & Reflections
Above is a sampling of just some of the food and drink that Richard and I enjoyed on our recent walk on the Portuguese Coastal Camino. Keeping things simple, I completely gave up on any notion of eating meat-free (it is possible to do, but not particularly easy). We also found that ordering local dishes… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate – The Portuguese Coastal Camino Edition
Richard and I just finished our 7th Camino. This one was an 11-day walk from Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain (280 km according to trail maps, 323 km according to my Fitbit). One of the biggest (often unanswered) questions I had before leaving was about accommodations on this specific trail. We booked our… Continue reading Accommodations on the Portuguese Coastal Camino
I didn't realize May was so full-on busy until I began preparing this post. Now, I'm exhausted! Family and Friends—Richard and I just had a five-day visit in Kelowna with my mom and family. Health issues continue to be a concern, especially for my stepfather. My mom repeatedly reminds me that aging has its joys… Continue reading May Wrap Up, June Preview & Another Blogging Break
When I last left you, I was on a bit of an Elizabeth Strout tear. I was eagerly awaiting the remaining books in the My Name is Lucy Barton series to become available at my local library. While there remains a long waiting list for Lucy by the Sea (I may decide to give up… Continue reading Books That Inspire
Retirement Reflections 