What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
About four and a half years ago, my intrepid adventure buddy Deb (a.k.a. The Widow Badass) stumbled upon a quirky little article in The Globe and Mail. It claimed that Roosevelt elk were known to wander the streets of a blink-and-you-miss-it town on Vancouver Island--Youbou, BC. The article itself is behind a paywall, but here’s… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar: Another (Mini) Bucket List Adventure – Youbou, BC.
"Experience one beautiful thing a day. However small. However trivial. Read a poem. Play a favourite song. Laugh with a friend. Gaze at the sky just before the sun's final tumble toward night. Watch a classic movie. Eat a slice of lemon drizzle cake. Whatever. Just give yourself one simple reminder that the world is… Continue reading One Beautiful Thing Each Day
Although this past month has had much packed into it, I'd like to focus this post on my September Decluttering Project. Previously, I had been unsystematically attempting to reduce clutter in my home. But mostly, I ended up simply tidying cupboards and putting everything back inside again – kinda like moving the chairs around on… Continue reading Decluttering in September
When I first made the decision to begin blogging, I did so for a few different reasons. I hoped it would be a vehicle for me to: Record my thoughts and experiences as I transitioned into retirement. Keep in touch with friends around the world, especially since I had just returned home from living overseas.… Continue reading When Blogging Buddies Become IRL Friends
I am currently on the road traveling from family meet-ups in Kelowna to a long-overdue friendship catch-up in Seattle. Thus, July on the Fly! Summer so far has been all about family, friends, food, celebrating, libraries and roadtrips. This is what's been on my camera roll this past month. What's been on yours? If you… Continue reading Wordless July On The Fly
I didn't realize May was so full-on busy until I began preparing this post. Now, I'm exhausted! Family and Friends—Richard and I just had a five-day visit in Kelowna with my mom and family. Health issues continue to be a concern, especially for my stepfather. My mom repeatedly reminds me that aging has its joys… Continue reading May Wrap Up, June Preview & Another Blogging Break
At the end of March, Richard and I left for Kelowna (500 km away) to help my mother and stepfather move from their home into a Senior Living Community. Our three weeks there involved physically helping with the move, setting up their new place, selling items for them, deep cleaning, disposing of waste materials, taking… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar in April? Mom!
Are you also a fan of March and a believer in the hope that it brings? Despite the weather's ups and downs, I am always grateful for March. At its bare minimum, it reminds us that short-term pain leads to the long-term gains of upcoming summer for the Northern Hemisphere and relief from hot temperatures… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar This Past March?
In my last post, I used a question-and-answer format and invited readers to ask specifics about my February. The queries ranged from my recent trip to Mexico (and how many fellow Canadians I met there), Muttley Crew Dog Walks, what's the big deal with the Superbowl and how in the heck my calendar is so… Continue reading #WBOYC – February 2024 – Part B
Welcome to February's 'What's Been On Your Calendar?' In the interest of a challenge and trying to do something a bit different, I am starting this post with this short paragraph and a single photo of my calendar for February. The 'something different' part is that I invite all readers to ask a question about… Continue reading What’s Been On Your Calendar? The ‘Ask A Question’ Edition – Part A
Retirement Reflections 