What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Thank you to all who are still reading after my six weeks away (and for those who stopped by my mid-break Guest Post for Joe Brunner.) I promise to write a catch-up post shortly sharing some of the things that have kept me on the go this summer. First, I would like to thank Hugh… Continue reading I’m Back (Kinda)
I'm still enjoying my break (building sandcastles with my grandson among other things). I greatly miss connecting with each of you and look forward to catching up in August. In the meantime, Joe and Helen, from Easin' Along have recently published a Guest Post from me on their site. If you have time (and are… Continue reading I’m Still on My Break, But….
Recently, the co-organizer of my local WordPress Meet Up Group asked if I would give a short presentation on encouraging online reader discussion. I immediately turned to Google. There I found many contradictory strategies . I have sifted through these suggestions, and have included the ones that have worked for me, along with my own… Continue reading Encouraging Online Reader Discussion
Summer is an awesome time for travel...and for Guest Posts. This month, my husband and I will spend a few days with our grandson on the beach in Tofino. Next month, we have friends arriving from Singapore. We will then visit with family and friends in the Okanagan (and take a side trip to a… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season For Travel…and Guest Posts!
Are you getting happier? If you are over the age of 46, research suggests that you are. This theory is called "The U-Bend of Happiness." You can read my post about this concept at a favourite site of mine, Leanne's Cresting the Hill. I would love to hear your thoughts about this theory, and if… Continue reading Are You Getting Happier?
Thank you to Janis from Retirementally Challenged for inviting me to Guest Host on her site. It is an honour to be part of her first Guest Host Series. Since the weather is good and Mother Nature is in all of her glory, why not join me for a Spring Garden Tour on Vancouver Island?… Continue reading Please Join Me at Retirementally Challenged
I had no idea what I would write (or if I would write) for this month's contribution to 'We Are the World Blogfest.' But...when Richard showed me the following article in our local paper, I knew that it was a topic that I wanted to share. (Click on the link to read the full article...and… Continue reading We Are The World Blogfest: Broombusters
All participants of the #atozchallenge have been asked to write a reflection on their experience. Here's mine. Top Ten Lessons from the A to Z Challenge In many ways, taking part in the A to Z Challenge was like walking the Camino Trail. You leave the journey in touch with a different aspect of… Continue reading Reflection: Surviving the A to Z Challenge
'Z' is for 'Zero'. "Zip', 'Zilch' and 'Zat's All Folks!' If you followed my blog prior to the A to Z Challenge, you might already know that my husband and I completed over 700 kilometers on the Camino Trail this past summer. Every part of that trip was incredible. The most invigorating moment was undoubtedly this… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Twenty-Six – “Z”
Retirement Reflections 