We are all living in a new pandemic world which causes disruption on many personal levels. One of my favorite sporting events is the Tour de France which begins Saturday, August 29 in Brittany and finishes on the iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris on September 20th. I love the…
I can’t believe Paxton is going away to college! How can that be possible? I am both elated for him as his new adventure begins…and a little sad he will be so far away in Boston. Marla and I always felt he was very intelligent. I…
Early in March during a family gathering, we discovered “Anchialine ponds” on the Big Island near where we were staying. An Anchialine pool or pond is a landlocked body of water with a subterranean connection to the ocean. We were so fascinated with the ponds we found ourselves…
Hopefully soon we will be back to hugging again! This 6 feet of separation is really taking a toll on so many, especially those living alone. We are in this other world of semi-isolation resultant from being smart and safe in our COVID-19 world. I want to protect…
Our oldest grandson will attend Boston College in August if all goes well. I really can’t believe we have a grandchild old enough for such an adventure but what can I say? I have been reflecting on the past more than ever lately. Is it a factor of…
I am just this close to having a truckload of sand dumped in the backyard,….a large mural of an ocean scene painted on a wall, and an outdoor speaker with sounds of waves playing. You think I am kidding? Well, these are strange times! This is a post…
I stayed up late just thinking…while a song kept whirling around my cranium,…“WHAT I DID FOR LOVE.“ The lyric, “Kiss today goodbye and point me t’ward tomorrow” is so apropos for this moment in time. All of us are feeling…
My love of wine began when I was dating Marla. I invited her for dinner at my apartment, opened a bottle of Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon, and cooked the ONLY thing I knew how to cook,…steak and peas. The cooking was mediocre at best, but the wine was…
Do you yearn for a special place to escape with a good book or simply to enjoy the outdoors? Finding that quiet corner of the world is often the perfect elixir for happiness and contentment. I’ll share a few special places that just may call to you. The…
Marla and I felt a little cooped up and really needed an outdoor fix to elevate the spirits. A hike in the nearby mountains was the perfect remedy! We were both craving fresh air, the smell of pine trees, and the sound of a stream as a bonus! The big…