Have you ever noticed that the color blue doesn't shout to make its presence known? It isn't loud ike fire-engine red or sunflower yellow. It is quiet, reverent, and all-consuming at the same time. It says, 'sit with me for a while, I'll soothe your tired mind, aching heart, troubled soul'. The color blue quietly …
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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 …
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, …
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, …
Picture Retirement 