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 …
A Spirited Week on the Bourbon Trail
Over the years, Malcolm and I have discovered a few destinations that find their way into our hearts. Louisville, Kentucky, is one of those. We go for the famous Bourbon Trail, but there is more to this region than bourbon. People who live and work here seem happy, unhurried, and genuinely kind. They say 'yes …
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 …
From Hot Summer Days to Sipping Ice Wine
In case I haven't made it abundantly clear, it's hot in Florida - hotter than ever in recorded history. So, when Malcolm and I began to consider where we might want to escape to for a week or two, Canada came to mind. We first considered the West Coast, but that option became too costly …
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