Arriving in Auckland a few days ahead of our cruise was a good idea that has rewarded us many times over. Six hours from Ft Lauderdale to San Francisco, followed by a thirteen hour flight from San Francisco to Auckland took a toll on my feet, despite wearing my favorite hot pink compression socks. Two …
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Christmas Highlights
Vacationing at Christmas isn't something we have ever considered, but the family chatted and agreed that Paris was a good idea. The kids had ten days to work with, and we had a similar allotment, so we dedicated five nights together in Paris, followed by time to explore other destinations separately. Malcolm and I split …
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 …
November Recap – giving thanks
Life may not be entirely by design these days, but I am grateful for the cornerstones that ignite a joyful attitude in my soul - faith, family, friends, and interests. This past month was filled with reminders of all that goodness. November Recap I wrote three blog posts this month. That's a lot for me, …
October Ramblings…
Is it just me, or did October fly by? I've had a busy month, with tennis practice, gym workouts, mahjong games, reading, adding finishing touches to travel plans, and making healthy meals. This weekend, we are in Miami, visiting our daughter and SIL. Life is full. Pondering I just finished reading 'My Friends' by Fredrik …
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