What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
A few weeks ago, when our island town was still crowded with visitors, I spotted this vehicle. I admit that it's not a great shot. But it does capture what I wanted to know. This 2-berth, Dodge RV, by JUCYUSA, is advertised to provide all that you need to sleep and cook for two people.… Continue reading Why We Slept in Our Car…And Probably Will Do so Again
I may have previously mentioned that our travels on the Via Francigena were all about the daily journeys. As we are discovering, the destination is also pretty sweet! Day 1 When I left you last, Richard and I had just arrived in St. Peter’s Square. From there, we took a glorious taxi to our hotel,… Continue reading Via Francigena: Rome
Thank you to all who sent in suggestions of their favourite meatless dishes. During the past week, I have given a few of them a try. Here are the ones that I have attempted so far. Anabel's Thai Style Coconut Curry Anabel said: "Use lots of vegetables, marinated tofu, coconut milk seasoned with chili, lime,… Continue reading Meatless Meals – Bloggers’ Style
We've just returned home from Mazatlán, Mexico. Even though we consider ourselves to be (fairly) health-conscious and we (usually) eat and drink in moderation, all-inclusive resorts have a way of messing with any well-intended eating plan. Here's a sample of some of our meals and refreshments from the past week. Good thing we packed the… Continue reading Meatless Meals Challenge
Honestly, I can! Since I began blogging, I have diligently published an average of one post every six days (not including Guest Posts, 30-Day Challenges or Blogging Breaks). I even began a new series to help keep me focused So, why the recent gaps in my writing and blog reading? It was partly because of… Continue reading Dear Blog A. Claus…I Can Explain
I previously posted about Richard’s and my joint pre-birthday celebration last month, before we left for holidays. Below is how I spent the actual day in Palm Desert. Come and join me. I'll give you a quick look-see! Celebrity Tours Back in the day, Hollywood's 'two-hour rule' meant that celebrities (who were on contract with… Continue reading Turning Sixty Wasn’t All That Bad!
Thank you, Donna, for inviting me back to the stage of Retirement Reflections. I enjoyed my performance last time, and today is no different. Far from retired My husband, Mark, and I are not settled and not retired. And, we never will be. At least not in the conventional way of owning a house debt-free,… Continue reading House Sitting: A Healthy Mix of Comfort and Discovery
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
Thank you to Hugh at Hugh's News and Views for giving me the distinct privilege of flying his Music Time Machine. After revving up the engine, I initially headed out with gusto to a time far, far away. Being a novice pilot, I tragically lost control and crashed straight into 2016! Want to see where… Continue reading Flying Hugh’s Music Time Machine
I mull over the contents of this post as I soak in a traditional Red Zao herbal bath while overlooking the resplendent mountains of Northwest Vietnam. My entire being is filled with gratitude for every moment in my life that got me to this one; both the good and the bad for they are what… Continue reading Sunday Guest Post Series: Lisa Dorenfest – One Ocean At A Time
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