Adventures in Grandparenting

As grandparents, we have been somewhat absent this spring. Our fault really, travel, travel prep and 100 other excuses have filled our time and broken a routine that previously had us in touch on a…

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Fireworks and Van Travel, late June, early July

The heat has been staggering these first days of July, or maybe I fail to remember just how hot early July can get. Several weeks ago, we made plans to spend the 4th with friends,…

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Thoughts on Travel to the Southwest

This post is not a review of our route, of the things we saw or of the handful of trails we hiked. Nor is it a description of campgrounds or list of “must sees”. I…

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November, November

How can these November days have turned into double digits already? Seems like every time I look at my calendar, a week has vanished. This is the pleasure of retirement, right?! Most days are filled…

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Annual Carver’s Apple Barn Tour

It’s raining today and the temperature is dropping quickly. I have a big pot of lentil soup on the stove, comfort food for the upcoming chill. From the stove I can gaze out into my…

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