Winter on Vancouver Island usually means one thing – rain, rain, and more rain! I’ve tried to make friends with this wet stuff. Honestly, I have. Sadly, my attempts have always been short-lived.
Category: Reflection
Nothing to fear but….
Look up “Fraidy Cat” in the dictionary. Go ahead; I’m happy to wait. Did you see my picture there? I’m not surprised. The truth is, I can be a big chicken. Tons of things scare the heck out of me. Okay, maybe not in large enough proportions to officially be considered phobias, but still, scary… Continue reading Nothing to fear but….
Why in the Heck Am I so Busy?!!
It’s been three full years since my retirement. I can still (faintly) hear well-intended voices saying, “You’ll regret leaving work early.” “You’ll be utterly and completely bored!” Now that ample time has passed, I can honestly reply, “No” and “Not one little bit!” Boredom never crosses my mind. As a matter of fact, it’s quite… Continue reading Why in the Heck Am I so Busy?!!
Life Lessons Taught to Me by a Three-Year-Old
I have recently had the privilege of hanging out with my three-year-old grandson while his daycare was closed for a few days. Having this private time with him was packed full of life lessons. Below are a few of my takeaways. 1. It’s time to ditch the stereotype of ‘little old grannies’ (and ‘grumpy old… Continue reading Life Lessons Taught to Me by a Three-Year-Old
Parkinson’s Law
I had promised that this post would be about what I did on my Technology Break--the time that I spent luxuriating with family, friends, fiction, fitness, food and fantasies about the Via Francigena. But, after I wrote the title, and published teaser photos, I felt that the rest was self-explanatory. Adding to my concerns about… Continue reading Parkinson’s Law
What I Learned from My Recent Trip to Singapore
The city is stunning....no matter how often you visit. It is easy to understand why people from all walks of life (including our youngest son) are proud to call this home. We took in the Botanical Gardens (free!), museums, beaches, the Aquarium and all of the sights and sounds that we could explore during our… Continue reading What I Learned from My Recent Trip to Singapore
An Experiment
For the past seven days, I have been missing from the Blogosphere. I haven’t done any blog-related reading, writing, posting or commenting. I haven’t published my regular Sunday Guest Post. I wasn’t traveling. I wasn’t too busy. I didn’t suddenly tire of blogging. And, thankfully, I didn’t spend another week in Technology Hell. Why the… Continue reading An Experiment
When ‘Thriving’ Turns into ‘Surviving’
Ever think that you have everything (okay...maybe just 'most' things) in balance...and then it all suddenly goes off the rails? Thank you to Sue at Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond for inviting me to discuss 'When Thriving turns into Surviving'. Please join me at Sue's and let me know what you do to get back… Continue reading When ‘Thriving’ Turns into ‘Surviving’
Seize Life
On a warm summer’s evening last June, Richard and I gathered at a nearby beachfront enjoying drinks and appetizers with others who had recently moved to Vancouver Island. The air vibrated with everyone's excitement with their new (or relatively new) surroundings. As most of us had finally reached retirement, the air was also filled with… Continue reading Seize Life
Questions Over (Virtual) Coffee and Cake
This week is my blog’s second birthday. I had previously committed to doing a full blog review and theme update on each blogiversary. But… with full-on holiday festivities, and my recent experience in Blogging Hell, January 1 came and went fairly quietly for this site. Instead, I’d love it if we could chat over virtual… Continue reading Questions Over (Virtual) Coffee and Cake
Retirement Reflections 