Malcolm and I set sail from the Port of Miami on Oceania, Vista yesterday afternoon. The ship will visit Honduras, Mexico, and Belise and was advertised as a 'tropical retreat.' Honestly, it could float around the Caribbean without docking anywhere and we would be perfectly happy. February has kicked our butts and we need some …
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Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving celebrations come in all shapes and sizes, from big family gatherings to eclectic Friendsgiving dinners to two people sitting at a coffee table sharing Chinese takeout and binge-watching Hallmark movies. Wherever you are, whoever you are with, Thanksgiving is about being grateful for the abundance of life. In the US we set aside just …
July In Review – What’s Been on My Calendar
Malcolm and I were away on vacation with our kids for the first two weeks of July, so a big chunk of the month was consumed with an adventure in leisure and speed. To understand that statement, read the post here. Or, you can interpret the experience from these photos taken from my highlight reel. …
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Vacationing with the Kids
There is a big difference between traveling and vacationing as travel implies total immersion, while vacationing is more about relaxation and indulgence. I am not sure what prompted a change in us from the former to the latter, but for the past couple of years, our travels have become vacations. That is not a bad …
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 …
Picture Retirement 