Retirement Musings and Everyday Delights
Before we left for Jamaica, I was feeling energetic and motivated. I was eating healthy, exercising voluntarily, and setting ambitious goals for 2024. Since returning, we've barely seen the sun and the winter blues have settled in. Left to my own devices, I'd spend the day working on my jigsaw puzzle, searching for carbs, and … Continue reading Winter Doldrums
Our flight home from Montego Bay was delayed by 30 hours, about ten of which we spent in the airport. We got chatting to a few guys who were waiting for the same flight. They'd come to Jamaica to celebrate their 60th birthdays. We asked how far they had to drive from the airport, since … Continue reading High School Memories
As I'm writing this, Ray and I are 'stranded' in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, our flight delayed due to the winter storms back home. I'm also sitting on a beach listening to the waves crash against the shore, so I'm not expecting much sympathy. Our 25th wedding anniversary was in March 2020, so covid canceled and … Continue reading Public Nudity and Pickleball (but not at the same time)
When I wrote my last post saying that I'd do 12 monthly challenges plus 48 adventures to mark my 60th year, the idea was forming in my head as I wrote, so I hadn't really thought it through. After hitting publish and getting feedback from people, I started to get more excited about the idea. … Continue reading Why I’m Doing 60 Challenges at 60
After three missed family Christmases - two covid lockdowns and a winter storm - (anyone else read that to the tune of 12 days of Christmas?), we were finally able to gather for the holidays, but covid still made an appearance, both before and after. Ray's mom was on lockdown in her suite until two … Continue reading Planning for an ‘Adventurous’ 2024
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