The only one that released endorphins and adrenaline here yesterday was Coco. The pool water temp dropped to 70° after the...
a polar plunge offers physical and mental benefits
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practice retirement: overview of the early days
So many people I know are retiring. Of course, that's a sign that I'm old -- especially since some of them are younger than...
the pool man says we’re good to go – almost
Cleaning split units and all mini-splits set me back $311.00 this year. I've yet to get a bill from the pool man. Perry the...
summer will be here in less than 20 days
It's not officially summer until June 20th, but we're geared up and ready right now. I'm about to share FOUR "firsts" as we...
my nanny’s old time sayings are still true today
My Nanny was born in 1911 and lived a whole lot of years before she passed in 2009. It's seems unimaginable that she's been...
everyone should have a happy place
I have a friend on Facebook that is always showing photos of her patio filled with flowers. She says it's her "happy...
it’s practice retirement time again
I'm back to practice retirement mode. I plan to take at least a few weeks downtime (most likely a couple months). Summers...
country living isn’t for the feint of heart
With rain in the forecast within the next hour, I made my way to the fenced in yard. This part of the yard is better know...
24,000 steps is just under 11 miles
I know the steps to miles calculation to be close to accurate because that's what I put in yesterday. They weren't easy...