What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Okay, so it turns out that I can't actually guarantee your wishes will be granted. But, I can confirm that they will be openly received and shared with the Universe. That's the next best thing, right?! Today was the first day of my 'Travel Writing' course. Somehow, when I signed up, I thought that I… Continue reading Your Travel Wishes Granted Here
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
This morning, I woke up to Jude's post on Blogging, Friendship and Community. At first glance, you may think that you have read this post before. Jude is one of the six bloggers who attended the Bloggers' Meet-Up on Vancouver Island this past July. While she does discuss the get-together (with some never seen before… Continue reading Blogging, Friendship and Community
Happy National Dog Day! According to the 'Canadian National Day Calendar,’ the ultimate goal of National Dog Day is for “all dogs to live a happy, safe and abuse-free life." But, what do dogs do for us? According to research – plenty! Scientists have repeatedly concluded that owning a dog can reduce blood pressure in… Continue reading National Dog Day – August 26
Yesterday, I passed a series of shops that had beautiful window displays of sweaters, boots and wool hats. Why were winter items for sale in the middle of summer? Then I looked at my calendar. From a meteorological point of view, summer ends on September 1. Yikes, that is less than two weeks away! An… Continue reading Where, Oh Where, Has My Summer Gone??
Thank you to Sue, from Sizzling Toward 60 & Beyond, for inviting me to take part in her Aging Well in August series. A wide variety of factors contribute to aging well. In this series, Sue covers 31 ways to help us focus on positive aging this August. I invite you to pop over to… Continue reading Never Let Yourself Get Too Lonely
Yesterday, a friend messaged me to ask my advice about beginning a blog. Included in my reply was the suggestion to look at recommendations from a variety of different bloggers. Note the similarities in their answers and the differences. Begin with what works for you, experiment, and have fun. I was delighted when I woke… Continue reading 10 Things We Wish We Had Known About Blogging
Thank you to Erica, from Behind the Scenery, for her detailed perspective, and fun photos, of our recent Bloggers' Meet Up. If you haven't yet checked out Erica's blog, I highly recommend it!
You solve the problems of the blogging world. (NB - I was taking notes and not multi-tasking...honest!) Meanwhile, your partners solve the problems of the political world (for at least two countries)….impressive! You eat and drink...and then eat and drink some more! And relieve the guilt with a stunning hike! You share your passions.… Continue reading What Do You Do When Your Blogging Buddies Come to Visit?
Six years ago, when I was a Middle School Principal, I bought this ink drawing at a silent auction run by my school in Beijing. I didn't know the artist but knew that she went to our Elementary School. I immediately loved her work. The following year, I was visiting a second-grade classroom when I… Continue reading Aaliyah Annie
Retirement Reflections 