Proverbs 16:18
Hmmmm….I wonder what is meant by that reference? I suppose it has something to do with a lesson learned, or something like that. Well, you’re right! It’s about a lesson…
The Journal
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Juniper Springs Adventure!
Remember that line from the old TV show, 3-2-1 Contact—“The Tropics are HOT?” Ahhh, not so much. It was even cold in Miami this week. But after waiting in Ocala for…
Half as Much Money, Pt 2
Just a note about my last post. I didn’t mean to criticize anyone or the way they spend their money. Everything we have is a gift from God, no matter how hard we work…
Juniper Run
It wasn't exactly a "three hour cruise" that turned into a multi-year adventure. But it was exciting! This was a canoe trip down Juniper Creek, a seven-mile trip that is…
The First Month
This post is for those who are interested in seeing how the $50 a day budget is coming along. Here’s a summary of what we’ve spent this first month (28 days): Food…
Juniper Bubblers
A fascinating glimpse at a wonder of God's creation. This is a fascinating thing to watch. You’ll need to look beyond the various sticks and undergrowth in order to…
Half as much money, Twice as much husband
That’s how I’ve heard retirement described. Having been retired for a month now, here’s my take on that old saying. First, let’s talk about twice as much husband. So far…
Thoughts on visiting Koreshan
A few days ago we visited the Koreshan Settlement State Historic Site in Ostero, near Fort Myers, Florida. The Koreshan Unity was one of several communal utopian…
Taking Time to Reflect
Sometimes we can get so caught up in the everyday aspects of simply living out our day, that we lose sight of the amazing glories of our Creator God. We had a marvelous…
An Observation
It’s been 20 days now since Bonnie and I started out on our retirement trip. We were told be some folks that it wouldn’t take long before we would be crazy in the…
How It Works
Here are some keys to making budget travel work. 1) Look at the big picture. Some days you may spend more on gas, and other days less. One day you may go out to a…
With Family in Homestead
Homestead, Florida is a good place to be right now (mid-February). The weather is delightful this time of year, and cooler than we expected. We’re spending about ten…
The Simple Life
Budget travel requires rethinking the way you think about possessions, the necessities of life, and how you spend your time. Here’s a photo of our van, driving down…
Bill and Cecelia
It was great visiting with Art’s brother Bill and his wife Cecelia. They have a lovely home here in South Florida (Homestead) and they were happy to have us come. We…
Flat Discovers Alligators
Flat's not normally afraid of animals...but in this case...he was. We’ve had fun with our little traveling companion. But in this instance Flat might not be so ready to…