Yosemite

Our latest travel adventure in Howie (our Home on wheels) was a trip to Yosemite National Park.  Although we had driven through many years ago, we decided to visit again

Some Unexpected Reading

I love to read. Always have. My appreciation for books began as a young child when my mom subscribed to the Dr. Seuss book club. Every month, I was giddy

Happy Birthday Mom

My mom is one of those people who really loves her birthday. And the older she gets, the more important this day becomes. This year, she is turning 89 and

Finding my Inner Artist

So, it may sound cliché, but one of my retirement plans was learning how to paint. I’ve always envied people who creatively express themselves through art (and are good at

Aloha Hawaii

Aloha Hawaii. It’s been a while since we visited and were happy to return. My sister owns a timeshare in Maui and invited us to join her for a week.

Smell the Flowers

One of the many perks of retirement, is that life slows down. There are no longer frantic days filled with long commutes and endless tasks. Instead, there is a calmness

Let’s Play Ball

Our latest travel adventure was a short trip to Peoria, Arizona. I know that sounds random, but it’s not. We make the same drive every March to celebrate the start

Going, Going Gray?

It’s no secret. For nearly 50 years, I’ve been coloring my hair. It all started in middle school when “beachy highlights” were achieved with lemon juice.  As an adult, I

Club Pilates

I can touch my toes! Yeah, I know. What’s the big deal? Well, it’s been a long while since I could bend at the waist and touch the floor. It’s

Surviving Slot Canyon

Our latest trip in Howie (our home of wheels) was back to the desert. After a quick visit with family in the Palm Springs area, we headed to Anza Borrego