Happy Hallowe’en

Always thinking of my blog readers, I photographed this skeleton in the Basilica di Santa Maria del Popolo when I was in Rome a few weeks ago.  It’s part of the tomb of a 17th-century…

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Retirement Activities: From Watercolour to Babysitting with a Dash of Yoga and Running

Having emptied my suitcases, washed the laundry, sorted through mail, remembered a few passwords, discovered what kitchen staples needed to be replaced … And, very importantly, got myself back on Pacific Daylight Time (just in time…

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Wordless Wednesday–The Traveler’s Return

I woke at 3 this morning, but then went back to sleep, opening my eyes again at 6:29. This is sleeping-in for me, and it means that my system is once again on Pacific Daylight…

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Post-travel Adjusting, Dog-gedly

May I just say that 7 weeks’ travel far from home — and the return from that travel — is one good way to begin understanding and even constructing one’s retirement identity? I’m thinking about…

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Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jog

I’ve been up since 1:30, having fallen asleep at 6:30 yesterday after dinner. A 10+hour flight and 9-hour time difference will do that to you. Tried to go back to bed at 4, but gave…

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