Category Archives: Friendshipe

A Productive Day

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Paul

I woke Jean at 6:00 AM to see the sunrise. It was spectacular before the sun came over the mountains. Unfortunately by the time we got up and got our cameras the sun was up. It is still beautiful, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Friendship, Music, New Mexico, Retirement, Travel, Ukulele, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Reunion

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Paul

Today was shopping day. That means a 55 mile drive to Santa Fe to stock up at Whole Foods. It’s only another 55 or so to Albuquerque so we added that to the shopping trip. The reason? I had not … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Friendshipe, New Mexico, Retirement, Santa Fe | 4 Comments

Art and High Tea

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Paul

  This morning we were leisurely in our approach to the day. The snow had melted over night, the Olympics were in view on the horizon, and a heron watched for stray fish on the rocks below our window. Why … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, B.C., Friendship, Retirement, Uncategorized, Victoria BC | 4 Comments

Christmas Season in Victoria

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Paul

It has been a quiet week in Victoria. We have read, played ukulele, watched some movies, and walked in the city each day. Yesterday we were joined by friends David and Marlene who arrived by the Clipper in the morning. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, B.C., Friendship, Retirement, Ukulele, Victoria BC | 3 Comments

Home

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Paul

We awoke to blue skies and sunshine in Chicago yesterday. In fact we flew through blue skies across the country until we reached the state of Washington. Our landing in Seattle sent up great sprays of water from the downpour. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Family, Friendship, Retirement, Uncategorized, Wisconsin | 2 Comments

Leaving Greenbush

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Paul

Today we leave Greenbush and drive back to Chicago. I sit here enjoying the pale dawn in the woods, turkeys roaming around the yard, and the cool sweet air coming in the window. This is the bird Benjamin Franklin wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized, Wisconsin | 1 Comment

Visiting Friends and Family

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Paul

Friday we spent the day with my college big brother, Doug, in Chicago. It was an afternoon of talking, laughing, and remembering. Lunch was at the Rainforest Cafe, an experience Jean and I had never seen. It was loud, crazy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friendship, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Packed and Waiting

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Paul

Off to another adventure. Waiting for a ride is almost as bad as flying, but not quite.

Posted in Art, Family, Friendship, Retirement, Travel | 2 Comments

Beautiful Wedding

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday we celebrated the marriage of our grand niece, Megan, to Sam. The wedding was held on the grounds of a quaint mission-style restaurant. It proved to be a great setting for an outdoor wedding. There were many family and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friendship, Travel, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

New Friends

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we took a stroll around town. It was a warm day, but a bit overcast. The streets are full of people because it is a weekend and Collioure is a popular get-away. However, we were able to find some … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Collioure, Friendship, Retirement, Travel | Tagged | 3 Comments