What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Our visit to Mazatlán, Mexico has been relaxing, rejuvenating and thought-provoking. This trip came with many bonuses, including providing me with rich material to participate in #ThursdayDoors. Here is a small sample of the endless variety of eye-catching entranceways we passed during our daily wanderings. The architecture in Mazatlán’s historic district (Centro Historico) displays a… Continue reading The Doors of Mazatlán
In a recent bear attack, an eye, a nose, and part of a mouth were lost in the battle. The poor old bear didn’t stand a chance. Against the nine-month-old, ready-for-action, Labradoodle….who in her defense, was only doing her thing. Sadly, we feared it might be the end of the 71-year old bear, Richard’s first… Continue reading Bear Attack!!
Today I had the pleasure of hiking on the Lighthouse Country Regional Trail (LCRT) just outside of Bower on Vancouver Island. This simple trail showcases the beauty of a rare Coastal Douglas Fir Forest. It is also home to Sitka Spruce that commonly grow over 70 meters tall. The path is level-grade, making it an… Continue reading The Lighthouse Country Regional Trail and The Widow Badass
More memories than words can express. As we celebrate our 19th Wedding Anniversary. Immensely grateful. For those who prefer prose, here's a throwback post that remains 110% true. https://retirementreflections.com/2016/01/21/a-love-letter/.
You wish, You wonder, You wait, You worry, And finally... You welcome! Our fourth grandchild, Stevie Lynne. Born on Wednesday January 16, 2019.
I am reblogging this post from the very generous and talented Mike Nelson. He prepared a PDF copy of my blog (WordPress.com) which I greatly appreciated. I had tried to do this myself using other methods but never found a suitable result. Mike's solution worked very well for me. If interested, I encourage you to… Continue reading Preserve your Story with “Print My Blog” WordPress Plugin
No more excuses, just warm wishes from Winnipeg, Manitoba (where it is currently -14C/+7F). Not bad by Manitoba standards! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ewuZS49aE Take it away Randy and Neil!
My excuse this time was... Our family time together was so rich and full that the following event came and went unnoticed by me. Being one who is prone to reflect, this oversight was highly unusual. And, I didn't make any New Years' Resolutions (also unusual). Perhaps this is all leading to a less driven… Continue reading Oops, I Did It Again
Honestly, I can! Since I began blogging, I have diligently published an average of one post every six days (not including Guest Posts, 30-Day Challenges or Blogging Breaks). I even began a new series to help keep me focused So, why the recent gaps in my writing and blog reading? It was partly because of… Continue reading Dear Blog A. Claus…I Can Explain
Guest Post on Kathy Gottberg's Smart Living 365 Why It’s SMART to Put Our Gratitude in Writing As a long-time fan of Smart Living 365, I enjoy the journey of self-discovery and awareness that it provokes. I try to look at ideas and concepts through a SMART lens. More and more, I find myself asking… Continue reading Put Your Gratitude in Writing!
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