What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Thank you to Dee for featuring me today in her Blogging Grandmother Series. It has been a pleasure to participate. At times, it was an eye-opener to reread what I wrote just a few short months ago. Dee and I would both appreciate it if you would stop by and visit her site. You can… Continue reading Grammy’s Grid
The unique and varied paths which lead us to individual bloggers whom we follow are often far from straightforward. Several local bloggers whom I follow, I met via bloggers in Australia or the UK. Recently, I had the chance to meet up with fellow Vancouver Island blogger, Erica from Behind the Scenery. We follow many… Continue reading Erica/Erika
Richard and I are currently taking Italian lessons in preparation for our upcoming hiking trip in Italy. Blame it on too many traumatic high school French classes...but Richard did need to be gently coaxed (read here: DRAGGED kicking and screaming) to join me in this course. Despite this initial setback, we are enjoying our studies,… Continue reading Language Lessons
I recently had a conversation with another hiker about convertible pants. Yup, the ones with the horizontal zipper (or Velcro strip) allowing the pants to instantly become shorts. Attractive, right? She said that they are a fashion faux pas and must NEVER be worn….not even on the Camino. I said that I would not do… Continue reading The Camino Trail: Convertible Pants, and other Packing Tips
The problem with walking the Camino Trail is that it gets a hold of you and won't let go. In 2010, Richard and I walked our first Camino, 110 km from Tui, Portugal to Santiago de Compestella, Spain. In 2016, we walked another 110 km from St. Jean Pied de Port, France to Najera, Spain.… Continue reading La Via Francigena – The Plan
I need to apologize in advance. I strive not to be publicly critical of others. The hitch is that I promised to write this book review. As it turns out, the book in question is not one that I loved. This past January, Leslie Roberts (Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After) offered an… Continue reading Girl, Wash Your Face….The Good, the Bad and the Conversations that Ensued
This morning, I picked up my copy of Hug Everyone You Know by Antoinette Truglio Martin. I follow Martin's blog, Stories Served Around the Table, and greatly enjoy her writing style. I figured I would read a few chapters each week, but...from the initial pages onward, I couldn't put the book down. I finished the… Continue reading Hug Everyone You Know
Thank you to Hugh Roberts for featuring my blogging question about the Gutenberg Editor. He has given me just the push I need to give it a try. Have you used the new editor on Word Press? If so, do you agree with Hugh?
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
Retirement Reflections 