Uncle! The universal term for surrender. Uttering that simple word means that you have had enough, done, finished, kaput. I cried 'uncle' a few times these past weeks and I meant it every time. Moving stinks! But, the alternative wasn't great, so here we are again - an inflamed shoulder (Malcolm) and several aches, and …
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. …
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 …
Picture Retirement 