Since returning from our very indulgent summer vacation, Malcolm and I have attempted to adhere to a healthy daily routine, including eating a low-calorie diet and getting plenty of exercise. For us, a healthy diet includes lots of fruits and vegetables, fish, chicken, and lean meat. We keep carbs (sugar) and alcohol consumption to a …
July In Review – What’s Been on My Calendar
Malcolm and I were away on vacation with our kids for the first two weeks of July, so a big chunk of the month was consumed with an adventure in leisure and speed. To understand that statement, read the post here. Or, you can interpret the experience from these photos taken from my highlight reel. …
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Blue, Pairs, and Pairs in Blue
A psychology of colors post (here) suggests that the color blue can be soothing to some people and feel cold and distant to others, depending on perspective. I have always had a positive reaction to any shade of blue. From light to dark, I am hard-pressed to name any other color that envelopes me with …
Vacationing with the Kids
There is a big difference between traveling and vacationing as travel implies total immersion, while vacationing is more about relaxation and indulgence. I am not sure what prompted a change in us from the former to the latter, but for the past couple of years, our travels have become vacations. That is not a bad …
She Cried Uncle – June Wrap-up
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 …
Picture Retirement 