In the Garden with my Camera. . .

I have loved being part of a rich conversation abouthow much energy to expend — and how best to expend it — in retirement, but also, perhaps, in life overall. Thank you for all the…

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Monday, Monday, and a Daughter’s Advice

I took the weekend off, blogging-wise, focussing on time with my guy, with two little cuties and their mama, and on some self-care. So I’m scrambling to post something for you this morning, even though…

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Five Things for a Fall Friday

Home for two weeks now, I’m weaving together the threads that will form the fabric of my retirement, for the next while, at least. Until the end of the year, these are the activities that…

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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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