We were one hour from being 'home free' again. Then we got the call. Our buyers pulled the plug. On Wednesday we completed the final walk-through with the prospective new owners of Nana's house, and on Friday we were scheduled to hand over the keys after they signed the final papers. That didn't happen. We …
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Word of the Year – 2025
The last time I chose a WOTY was January 2022. That year, I felt the need to be guided by more than my usual blueprint for life: moderation and balance. Feeling the effects of having sold our home six months earlier in the year, and living with my MIL, I felt the need for stability, …
January Recap
Malcolm celebrated his 69th birthday this month. It wasn't exactly a celebration, just an acknowledgment of sorts. I sang "Happy Birthday..." while packing boxes. Yep, we sold the house. Before we had time to list it with a Realtor, a neighbor knocked on our door with interest. Long story short, our move date is March …
Our Year In Review – 2024
The central focus of this past year was moving forward from the death of our dear Nana and redefining the blueprint of our contented lifestyle. Her absence in our lives is just one of the many changes we faced this year. Our commitments and responsibilities have narrowed considerably and we are curious about how life …
Cruising – Finding Our Sweet Spot
First, I will admit that Malcolm and I were born for cruising. Leisurely days, filled with whatever we choose to do without lifting a finger on our behalf, seem to suit us. We recently sailed to the Caribbean out of Ft. Lauderdale onboard the Enchanted Princess, a 4,000-passenger ship. This was our first experience on …
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