August has been a bit of an oddball month for us, as we adjust our days to deal with extreme heat and a rapidly eroding health situation with my MIL. To say the least, these past few weeks have been an exercise in patience. Obviously, we have been spending more time than usual escaping, so …
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Downsizing – the Big Purge and Beyond
This is a bit of a departure from my typical interactive journal posts, but we have learned a lot during the past couple of years about downsizing and I wanted to pass on some suggestions that you might find useful. I'll be back (with photos) at the end of the month to update everyone on …
A Year of Living Older
When we sold our home for the past twenty years in July of 2021, we planned to float for one or two years. We believed that by that time, the market would correct to some extent and that we would build or purchase a smaller, more suitable, low-maintenance home that supports our lifestyle going forward. …
April Wrap-Up
The weather in Florida during April always inspires us to get out and about, even more than usual. Days are getting longer, temperatures feel almost like Spring and everything is in bloom. Like January, April is symbolic of 'out with the old, and in with the new' as we adjust our wardrobes, our schedules, and …
Choosing the Right Cruise
I am pre-supposing with this post that you already know whether or not you are a fan of cruising. It is not for everyone, and my purpose here isn't to promote the merits of traveling by cruise ship (although there are many) but to compare options for creating a cruise that suits you best. I …
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