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Deciding where to live in retirement can be a difficult decision. Part of my parents' retirement plan was that they'd downsize, but when it came time for it, they stayed where they were because of the neighbours. When we moved to Ontario in the 70s, our neighbours became our family. We spent holidays together and … Continue reading Community →

chodurafamily Dragon Boating, Fun with Friends, Ray's Ride, Retirement 4 Comments July 24, 2023September 17, 2025

Home Sweet (someone else’s) Home

We had our first home exchange this weekend with a couple who live in the Thousand Islands near Gananoque. Because our homes are only an hour and a half apart, we overlapped the front end of our exchange and spent a bit of time getting to know Dan and Maureen - a lovely retired couple … Continue reading Home Sweet (someone else’s) Home →

chodurafamily Dragon Boating, Pet sitting / House sitting / Home Exchange 4 Comments June 20, 2022September 17, 2025

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I'm Carolyn, the creator and author behind this blog. I write about retired life, psychology, books, small-town life, pet-sitting, home exchanges, friendship, travel or whatever is going on in my life with my husband Ray, our son Nick, our dog Juno and our family and friends. 

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