What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
We have not run out of things to explore in the Palm Desert area — quite the opposite! Our week began by us celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving with a home-made turkey dinner (cooked by friends). Throughout the week, we again managed to keep ourselves quite busy -- without really trying. We browsed the Farmers’ Market, ate… Continue reading Cool Things to do in Palm Desert (and Surrounding Area) — Part Two
After a home-exchange in Victoria this past August, I wrote a post about our overall Home Exchange experiences. I sent a copy of that post to HomeExchange.com. Consistent with my previous communication with them, their reply was prompt and personal. As they knew that my husband and I had an October exchange planned in Palm… Continue reading A Post that I Wrote for HomeExchange.com
My husband and I first visited Palm Desert (Palm Springs area) in July 2000. Friends had lent us their condo for a week. Although we were grateful for their generosity, and we certainly enjoyed our trip, we never really got into the Palm Desert vibe. The summer in the desert was hotter than hot. Even… Continue reading Palm Desert: A Change of Perspective
Retirement Reflections 