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…
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Slowing Down
Ever since we left on our retirement trip, with no (or little) agenda, we’ve been learning what it means to slow down. Surprisingly, it’s not easy. We Americans are…
Perspective
When we left on our Van Trek, many of our friends expressed surprise that we planned to live for a year with such a small amount of “stuff.” Some said, “I could never do…
Rain and Sickness
Not every day is an exciting day. On the fourth day of my retirement, I found myself getting sick. The dreaded stuffy head, aches, and all else associated with the…
We’re on Our Way
It’s Monday morning, February 4, 2013, and it’s Bonnie’s birthday. And for her birthday I’m taking her to . . . wherever! The travels begin today but the destination is…
Interesting People
Wherever you go there are people! And every person you meet has a story to tell. You may not always have the opportunity to hear the stories people have, but they are…
Countdown
Less than a week! It’s hard to believe that there is less than a week before our retirement begins. This week is kind of a surreal week, however. It doesn’t seem…
“Shakedown” Trip
Our “Grand Adventure” has finally begun. Oh, I know, this is just a “trial run” but it does seem like a beginning. The church dedication yesterday was a milestone. From…
A New Adventure
I really can’t remember when or how the idea of taking a retirement trip began in form in our minds. But as it developed, I began to realize that, for me at least…
Notes From the Past
Here are some notes that I wrote over the past year, as we anticipated the changes we have experienced: The Next Adventure - May 29, 2012 Eight months from Sunday, Art…
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