What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
'I' is for 'Intentional Packing' Richard and I are currently preparing for a six-night trip to Boston. This adventure addresses three items on our bucket list. 1. Watch the Boston Marathon live (better yet, watch our youngest son compete in the Boston Marathon)! 2. Visit our friends, Rena and Howard, who when we saw them… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Nine – “I”
I am writing this post on a bit of a dare. If you have been following my blog/Facebook page/life in general, you already know that I am in Palm Desert for a month-long home-exchange. As my husband and I didn't know a soul who would be in the area during this time, I had assumed… Continue reading How to Get Yourself Invited to Dinner
We’ve just returned from an immensely enjoyable week in Victoria, BC. While there, we explored many breathtaking hiking trails, had some magnificent beach time, bought our groceries at local farmers' markets, took in a couple of IMAX films…and had a restful and rejuvenating stay. Okay, I know what you're thinking— “these people are traveling fools!… Continue reading Thoughts from a Travel Buff: Is Home Exchange Right for You?
Retirement Reflections 