Six Months Later…
When I wrote my last post in early January I made the assumption that no major world or personal event was going to derail any of my best laid “redirection of life” plans. Actually, no conscious assumption of any kind Read More …
When I wrote my last post in early January I made the assumption that no major world or personal event was going to derail any of my best laid “redirection of life” plans. Actually, no conscious assumption of any kind Read More …
I borrowed that lingo from a book I very recently read about retirement. Seems the word “retirement” sounds too old so, with people living longer healthier lives these days, language a little more encouraging is the new buzz word. Regardless Read More …
Villa in Pedorido (and its uniqueness) Three hours north of Lisbon, we eventually found the villa in the mountains we would call home for the next two weeks. It was a little tricky to find as our turn looked like Read More …
For the seventh or eighth or ninth time – I’ve lost count – Steve and I returned to “adult camp” at The Haliburton School of Art & Design (as it is now known). Those who are reading this might be Read More …
Monday – June 30th: Flash! Rumble! Crash! Repeat… Day 3 in Haliburton, day 1 at art camp – done – and what a storm! Somehow we managed to get out of the college locations (Steve’s in one, I’m in another), Read More …
Prince Edward County, an island community just south of Belleville, has a long history of farmers, wine producers, and artisans. What better way was there than to spend a few days in The County over this long spring weekend? Thursday: Read More …
Friday – last day of Ukulele lessons, last day of Haliburton School of the Arts (this year). Yesterday, we worked hard at our repertoire in preparation for our mini concert today. We chose 5 pieces – Feeling Groovy (strumming chords), Read More …
Day 2 & 3 – week 2: So, moving along at a steady clip, but also going back frequently and reviewing, which is providing some much needed feelings of “I can do this”. On Monday, I resisted the urge to Read More …
Day 1 – week 2: Ukulele!!!! Well that was fun, and a bit challenging, too. I’m going to learn stuff that I’ve either forgotten over the past 40 years (reading music) or haven’t taught myself yet (scales and finger picking). Read More …