What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
We have continued our habit of hiking a different route each day. This week's trails included incredibly diverse paths, some that we visited for the first time, and others that were old, familiar friends. Our adventures led to new information, new learning and new reasons to be grateful. Boyle Point Park, Denman IslandVirginia and Sun… Continue reading Tuesday’s Trails: Incredible Views, New Discoveries and a Local Hero
In a previous post, I wrote about how (like most others) I have been virtually staying in touch with friends and family while sheltering in place. Two of my video conference groups have included a weekly guiding question to keep us on track. That's right - homework! The assignment for today's virtual meetup was to share… Continue reading The Meaning of Life: Relationships
We decided to have our Decision Bowl Dinner early this week as Creighton returns to England in three days (insert Mother pouting here). The beauty of this game is that cooking experience is W A A A Y less important than the willingness to give it a go. Richard has this spirit (and creativity) in… Continue reading Richard’s Turn
Back by popular demand (at least in my own mind), I bring you Week 2 of our Decision Bowl Dinners. If you joined in last week, you'll remember that our destination was set for India with our son, Creighton, as the chef (two weeks running). No stranger to the kitchen, or to Indian food, Creighton… Continue reading Destination: India
I spent a quiet afternoon reading, while my son, Creighton, prepared Mexican dinner. After receiving inspiration from Jo Tracey's recent post about 'Decision Bowl Dinners,' Richard, Creighton and I decided to borrow that idea -- with a twist. 1) We drew the name of which one of us would cook Friday night dinner. 2) We… Continue reading Borrowing a Great Idea
I'm delighted to share this post written by my Australian friend, Jo, 'The Hungry Writer.' Oh, and for a bit of ambience, here's a quick clip to set the mood. What must-experience Canadian dishes would you add to her list?
Only three days ago, I posted about our morning walks to the ocean. Coffees in tow, scores of wildlife and a comfortable lack of crowds. What a difference a couple of days can make. This morning when we headed off, it was cold but dry...with a couple of pesky dark clouds on the horizon. Still,… Continue reading A Bad Day at the Beach
Early on, in our time of social isolation, a couple of different groups of my friends and family began to check in on each other via video conferences. These have been incredibly powerful. With many friends and family members living so far away, I wonder why we hadn't done this as groups before? One of… Continue reading Soul-Soothing Activities
Our Amazon order arrived the other day. Head and Shoulders Shampoo and Tide Pods. What can I say? We live an exciting life. Seeking to be a good homemaker in the age of COVID-19, I tried to do everything (okay, most things) recommended. We used contactless delivery We left the unopened cardboard box in our garage for… Continue reading Laundry Soap Soup
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Retirement Reflections 