August has come and gone, but the heat lingers, and recent rains have brought mosquitoes. The hits just keep on comin' as we await the relief of autumn. Week 1 August wasn't all miserable, as we took a short break to visit Canada. We had a lovely week exploring backroads near Toronto and Niagara Falls. …
Conversations With Trees
Terri, at Second Wind Leisure Perspective, has challenged us to present photos of 'Trees' this week. We all know that trees are essential to life, but they are also important to our emotional well-being, and they embody characteristics that we embrace - patience, tolerance, and resilience. When you think of your favorite walk in nature, …
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 …
July WrapUp and A Taste of Summer
July is just the beginning of what promises to be a hot and humid summer, and while many of our Snowbirds fly north to escape the heat, we tend to stay close to home for most of hurricane season. We adapt to conditions by wearing lighter clothes, drinking plenty of fluids, retreating indoors, wearing hats, …
Are We At a Fork in the Road?
Time away from home often leads to reflective moments, especially when life is somewhat unsettled. For nearly two months in April and May, we didn't think about where we might live in the future, or what that might look like. Not once did we lament over the failed contract to sell our home, or that …
Picture Retirement 