What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
'B' is for 'Babysitting (during Easter Break)' We have one grandson, two granddaughters....and one large, exuberant granddog (named Nala). We were asked to take care of Nala throughout the Easter Break. This gave us a wonderful opportunity to spend the long weekend in Vancouver and has provided the perfect start to my April Adventures! Here… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Two – “B”
"A" is for April Adventures I recently decided to take the plunge and join the A to Z Blogging Challenge. By taking part in this event, bloggers agree to post every day in April, except for the final four Sundays. On Day One, we use the letter 'A' as our writing prompt, Day Two we… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day One – “A”
The news article was simple. Only 103 words plus video. Its message was timely…and hopefully contagious. Earlier this week, Lily, a police dog in training, visited Eagle Park Seniors’ Residence in Qualicum Beach (on Vancouver Island, BC). Her first official police assignment? To spread pre-Easter cheer. Lily (a bit of a goofball) was joined by… Continue reading We Are the World Blogfest: RCMP Puppy Spreads Pre-Easter Cheer
Would you buy an opened box of Q-tips from your local thrift store? If you did, what would you do if you then found eight gold rings embedded with small diamonds and other precious stones, plus a string of pearls hidden inside? That is the position that Loretta Sims found herself in this past January.… Continue reading We Are The World Blogfest: Would You Buy Q-tips From Your Local Thrift Store?
Being the 'opposite of a procrastinator' (a true liability!), I diligently wrote my December contribution for 'We are the World Blogfest' well in advance. I then discovered that #WATWBF takes a break in December...so I could have relaxed a bit more with eggnog in front of the fireplace! Since the tale of Hammy seemed appropriate… Continue reading Hammy the Deer
In an attempt to make a regular commitment to repost a positive news story each month, I asked readers what heartwarming tales they had heard recently. If the truth be told, I was finding it hard to find positive, inspiring stories in the media around me. And you delivered! • Susan posted about Sir Nicholas… Continue reading It’s our Small Actions that Often Speak the Loudest
Every last Friday of the month, Ally posts a good news story for ‘We Are The World Blogfest,’ And every last Friday of the month, I think “Oh man, I wanted to join in too….I definitely will next month.” But then I forget, and the pattern repeats itself. ‘We Are the World Blogfest’ seeks to… Continue reading ‘We Are the World Blogfest’
On one of my most recent blog posts, a fellow blogger commented that she was struck by the numerous “soul-enhancing relationships” that she observed in my words and photos. Her comment stayed with me. It was absolutely true. My life is overflowing with ‘soul enhancing’ relationships. It’s the reason that I retired early (so that… Continue reading Cherished Blogfest: My Most Cherished Gifts
Why to ensure that 'the shoe fits' before embarking on your Camino! #WordlessWednesday
I love following the Thursday Doors Series. Still, I rarely contribute. The doors to which I have regular access seldom speak to me. That all changed during our recent trek on the Camino Trail. Actually, if Richard hadn't given me his 'ahem' voice (quite a few times), we would still be lingering in Spain, with… Continue reading Spanish Doors of the Camino
Retirement Reflections 