I believe the majority of homes operate with some version of a routine. And yes, I also believe that organized chaos can be considered a routine — of sorts. In our house, I don’t typically do much of the cooking. Oh, I know how to follow recipes and cook — and I do — albeit … Read more
My parents were extremely budget-conscious their entire lives. When we traveled during vacations while living in Europe in the 1960s and 1970s, there were no flights, posh hotels, or fancy restaurants — we drove and camped everywhere we went. I’m proud to say I inherited that same frugality, and my wife and I, along with … Read more
It doesn’t seem that long ago I was sitting at my desk waiting patiently for my computer system to dial up a connection. I can still hear the beeping and the whirring as it connected. I often had time to get a coffee and sort through my floppy discs while I waited. At that time, … Read more
Throughout my adult life, I never had the time or opportunity to care for a garden – which is really too bad. I watched, and still watch a good friend and neighbor work in her garden every spring through fall. Rows upon rows of fresh flowers, vegetables and fruit. It seems like a lot of … Read more
If you’re a seasoned traveler like me, you probably already have a go-to method for booking your trips. For those new to the travel scene or looking to do more of it in the future, planning a trip should feel exciting – not overwhelming. Many people struggle with the decision to plan a trip on … Read more
Aside from taking a daily forced nap in kindergarten, so many decades ago, I’ve never really been a napper. OK, I have neen known to doze off in my ‘Dad chair’ once in a while, but nothing like the daytime napping many older people relish in their senior years. I’ve never felt like I had … Read more
Do you remember when we were kids how easy it was to make friends? We went to school on the first day after summer break and we were walking home with our new best buddy from that day on – or so it seemed. Then – bam! – life happened, and we’re looking in the … Read more
After receiving some great comments and some really good questions regarding a previous post about sleep habits (Getting Quality Sleep), I decided to follow it up with another post on a related topic; Relaxation Techniques. According to MayoClinic.org, it’s recommended that adults get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Unfortunately, those with anxiety … Read more
My wife and I love camping and try to get out at least five or six times a year. We still tent camp- back country, private and public camping areas. We decided to go for a long weekend recently and found a nice campround we hadn’t been to before. The Michichi Recreation Area and Reservoir, … Read more