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. …
Celebrating the Colors of May
I don't know this for a fact, but I believe that May is probably the most celebrated month of the year. It is certainly one of the most colorful. We begin the month by dancing around a Maypole, and we don't stop celebrating May until Macaroon Day on the 31st. I won't mention all of …
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 …
March Wrap-up
With our one-year apartment lease coming to a close on May 15th, we started feeling pressure in late February to make a decision about extending the current lease or moving on. We are still not ready to build our 'forever home', and for a variety of reasons, we have elected to move on. We devoted …
Picture Retirement 