Departing Valdez Saturday morning was bittersweet. I could’ve easily stayed for several days, but this trip is all about travel, not destinations. So I unhooked water and electric, tidied the rig, and stored away my mosquito plants, step and door mat. The road ahead would be bumpy, so I made sure everything was extra secure.Continue reading “Day Three – The Adventure Continues”
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De and the Dachsies Ramble on … Day Two
My heart sings, absolutely swells with joy when I drive through towering, snow-capped mountains. I think there should be a rule that they place vehicle pull-outs at every single scenic view. Impractical, perhaps. But geez … when you are traveling alone, it’s not like you can just stop in the middle of the road toContinue reading “De and the Dachsies Ramble on … Day Two”
Journey … Day One
I ran away from home at noon today. OK, if you want to get technical about it – I drove away. But don’t worry – I’m well chaperoned. I absconded with our younger Dachshund, Rhonda. I also drove off with Jerry’s blessing, if not his understanding. He continues to scratch his head in mild bemusementContinue reading “Journey … Day One”
Mental Stimulation – Key to a Happy Retirement?
After retiring last fall from my office job of the past eight years, I gave a lot of thought to how best to keep my mind active and productive. I believe I mentioned that I was going to start writing again for BellaOnline – an international multi-topic online magazine owned and operated by women. I’veContinue reading “Mental Stimulation – Key to a Happy Retirement?”
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