What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Earlier this week, I ordered flowers from Floral Images in Guelph, Ontario, to be delivered to a relative in the area. The relative had recently moved, and I did not have the address, but I was able to get it from another family member. Neither of us had our relative's phone number in Ontario, so… Continue reading Kindness in a Flower Shop
Can't get enough of bananas (or have a few you need to use up)?Can't get enough of Harry Chapin?Need a fun pick me up?Then this post is for you. Despite the rather awkward audience at the start of the video (seriously, was that the best they could get?), whatever you do, PLEASE. DO. NOT. SKIP.… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate – The ‘Go Bananas’ Edition
It's been another busy month. Are you surprised? Let's catch up! October was filled with family, friends (including furry ones) and food. Can you tell what I brought to Thanksgiving Dinner? Recipe here. I couldn't wait to turn 65. Free ferry (amongst other benefits) here I come! I remain incredibly grateful for family time. Son… Continue reading Postcards from October
This past month, I've managed to sneak in six quality books. I've passionately wanted to discuss each and every one of them. Just ask the poor lady in the washroom stall between WidowBadass and me, where I urgently gushed out my thoughts on "Go Set a Watchman," Nerd alert!! I doubt that poor lady ever… Continue reading BREAKOUT BOOK CLUBS…October Reads!
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Thank you to all who have reached out with messages, calls and visits.Thank you to all who have shared their medical expertise.Thank you for the drives to the ferry, from the ferry and back again.Thank you to the Home Exchange Community for an awesome place to rest.Thank you to all who have helped in ways… Continue reading What’s Been On My Calendar – September 2023?
What’s been on my bookshelf in late August and early September? Sadly, nothing. In August, I was madly scrambling to prepare for our September Camino in Portugal and to squeeze in the last bits of summer activities on Vancouver Island. (If you missed that post, you can find more details here.) In early September, I… Continue reading My (Almost) Empty Bookshelf
Regular followers of this blog know that on September 3 Richard and I flew into Lisbon to embark on the Camino to Fatima, and hopefully beyond. Sadly, 28 hours after our arrival, a tumble over an unseen piece of construction caused this to happen: 2 broken bones plus stitches. We hadn't begun hiking yet. Medical… Continue reading Our Camino 2023: A Change of Plans
Hiking My goal this month was to focus on hiking and to walk at least 10 km/6.21 mi (or to do a steep climb) each day. With another crazy-paced month, I was delighted that even when I included my low-kilometre rest days, I achieved this goal (10.622 km per day for the past 30 days).… Continue reading Same Crazy Pace, Different Month
I initially struggled to get into The Buccaneers. (I hear that moan across continents, Jo!) However, a third of the way through, I was hooked by Edith Wharton's eloquent prose and well-crafted characters. Regrettably, there was a noticeable shift in language during the novel's final chapters. Even though the ending was something I had been… Continue reading Late Summer Reads
Retirement Reflections 