So in case you’ve been wondering what’s been going on lately, here’s some insight into what my retirement looks like on a daily basis. Obviously, yours will be different. For example, Greg’s retirement is simple: wake, woodwork*, beer, repeat. My friend Kelly will be sailing around the world with her husband, so you can imagine… Continue reading A Day in the Life…
Woodsman/woman Days
It’s been an amazing summer here in the Adirondacks. The weather has been hot and humid with little rain throughout June and July. Greg’s made the most of the weather, working non-stop on ‘around the house’ projects. I am relishing the retirement lifestyle, doing my own thing and occasionally assisting him with holding this… Continue reading Woodsman/woman Days
Finished!
Tina and I finished our Erie Canal bike tour today, 200 miles in 4 days. I can’t believe we did this, hills (yes, there were hills), camping, 2 flat tires, and all. Would I do 4 additional days, adding another 200 miles? Nah. I’m looking forward to a private shower and a real bed. The… Continue reading Finished!
I ♥️ NY
Beautiful day riding through the central-ish NYS farmlands, Fairport to Seneca Falls. 51 miles today, 88 degrees. Tired but happy. Dinner in Seneca Falls, the model for Bedford Falls of “It’s A Wonderful Life” fame. Met more friendly riders and one lovely woman cheering us on in a park Now, 2 beers and bed. The… Continue reading I ♥️ NY
I ♥️ NY
Beautiful day riding through the central-ish NYS farmlands, Fairport to Seneca Falls. 51 miles today, 88 degrees. Tired but happy. Dinner in Seneca Falls, the model for Bedford Falls of “It’s A Wonderful Life” fame. Met more friendly riders and one lovely woman cheering us on in a park Now, 2 beers and bed. The… Continue reading I ♥️ NY
Second Thoughts?
It’s 6:30pm and I’m ready for bed! Tina and I crushed it today riding 61 miles. And it was damn hot, reaching 90 degrees. We hydrated and rested and stopped for fruit and pickles and ice cream and we made it! This is the longest day of the ride, so smooth sailing ahead (knock on… Continue reading Second Thoughts?
A mule named Sal
200 miles over 4 days on a bike? With camping in-between? Let’s do it! My lovely sister-in-law Tina suggested we participate in the Cycle the Erie Canal (CTEC) ride this summer. She’s always up for a challenge and I love having someone to share it with. The CTEC ride supports Erie Canal parks and trails… Continue reading A mule named Sal
The Villes
We were home from Italy just about a month before undertaking another trip, a more ‘local’ jaunt to the ‘Villes’: Asheville, Nashville, and Memphis (well, okay, 2 ‘villes’ and a ‘memphis’). Our neighbors Steve and Andrea, veteran travellers, also were considering a trip to this area so we decided to go together. This was another… Continue reading The Villes
Amo l’Italia
Here’s an experiment: take two friends, send them on a 2 week trip of a lifetime to Italy and see if they remain friends. Oh, and throw their husbands into the mix. Well, don’t bother after all, it’s been done and it was divine! Jeanette and I worked at Lederle/American Cyanamid/American Home Products/Wyeth-now-Pfizer for 15… Continue reading Amo l’Italia
Roadtrip!!!
Picture this: a typical visit back to the childhood home to see Mom for Easter, where family gathers to eat, laugh, drink, talk, share, tease, laugh, and eat some more. It is overwhelming for most but this chaotic visit reveals a super power I’ve developed while growing up in a family of 9: I am… Continue reading Roadtrip!!!
My new reality 