What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Wintering by Katharine May – ★★★★★A beautifully candid reminder to embrace rest and rejuvenation when life demands it. 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff – ★★★★★A charming, delightful read that can easily be enjoyed in one sitting. A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton – ★★★★☆A cozy blend of humour, warmth, and Scottish charm in… Continue reading Winter Reads
What's been on your calendar lately? We'd love for you to join us! You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter https://fresh.inlinkz.com/js/widget/load.js... I'll be on a short social media break from December 1 - 19 but will reply to all comments left here before then. ❤
Last month, I focused on quick reads. This month, it's the exact opposite, at least for the first two books on my pile. While the other books featured here are average in length, they are (with only one exception) also rich in language, characterization and enjoyment.Have you read anything from this list? I'd love to… Continue reading Hefty Reads
What is a Ghoul's Favourite evening? Hallowe'en of course! And what better candy to give than ghoulish hands (aka licorice, or other assorted candies, in plastic gloves). Add a scary ghoul candy dish. Meanwhile in the Ghoul kitchen...Ghoul Pierogi, sausages and brussell sprouts set the scene. A Ghoul and his dinner...watching the evening news. What… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate: Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Another Busy Calendar Month Birthday Celebration at Harrison Hot Springs Friends and Family Make the World Go Round (and music helps too)! Please join my cohosts and me and let us know what's been on your October calendar.Sue @ Women Living Well After 50Jo @ And AnywaysDebbie @ Deb's World You are invited to the… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar for October 2024?
Are you familiar with mirepoix, a combination of sautéed carrots, celery and onion? It is frequently used to form the foundation and enhance flavours and aromas in many soups, stews and sauces, especially in French cooking. First, you must admit, the term is super fun to say. You can pronounce it along with Julian (who… Continue reading Mirepoix…as Fun to Say as It Is to Make
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
Richard and I eat a variety of different types of foods, including meat, fish and dairy. As we were home alone for the majority of March, we tried to focus on eating meatless meals as much as possible. While I greatly enjoy plant-based meals, it can be easy to run out of ideas of what… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate? Meatless March!
Retirement Reflections 