Vacationing at Christmas isn't something we have ever considered, but the family chatted and agreed that Paris was a good idea. The kids had ten days to work with, and we had a similar allotment, so we dedicated five nights together in Paris, followed by time to explore other destinations separately. Malcolm and I split …
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2025 – The Good, the Bad, & the Indecisive
January At the end of January, I announced via the blog that we had sold the house we inherited from Malcolm's mom. It was quite surprising as we had just moved in and were approached by a neighbor who wanted to upgrade from her townhouse. We settled on a price, solicited the required professionals to …
November Recap – giving thanks
Life may not be entirely by design these days, but I am grateful for the cornerstones that ignite a joyful attitude in my soul - faith, family, friends, and interests. This past month was filled with reminders of all that goodness. November Recap I wrote three blog posts this month. That's a lot for me, …
October Ramblings…
Is it just me, or did October fly by? I've had a busy month, with tennis practice, gym workouts, mahjong games, reading, adding finishing touches to travel plans, and making healthy meals. This weekend, we are in Miami, visiting our daughter and SIL. Life is full. Pondering I just finished reading 'My Friends' by Fredrik …
Conversations With Trees
Terri, at Second Wind Leisure Perspective, has challenged us to present photos of 'Trees' this week. We all know that trees are essential to life, but they are also important to our emotional well-being, and they embody characteristics that we embrace - patience, tolerance, and resilience. When you think of your favorite walk in nature, …
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