Category Archives: Retirement

What it is like to adjust to retirement and being with each other 24/7.

End of A Vacation

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Paul

Our summer camping trip came to an abrupt end today. Friday afternoon, while taking a  hike along the Nooksack River with friends Marc and Ace, Jean tripped on a rock and planted her face into the rocks. Since we were … Continue reading →

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Painting at Deception Pass

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Paul

Today we started at Ana Spit on the north end of Whidbey Island. Lots of birds greeted us and we took a walk with them. However the soft sand and piles of driftwood precluded lugging painting gear. That’s why we … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Day

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Paul

We slept late, had a leisurely morning, and the spent the afternoon on top of Mt. Erie. The views are stunning with the Cascades to the east, islands to the south and west, and the Olympic Mtns. farther west. We … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Paul

Picasso is loaded and hitched to our faithful Ford Escape and escaping we are. The heat finally arrived in Seattle and we are headed to (we hope) cooler places. First we will try close to the sea and then we … Continue reading →

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Bryce Canyon

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Paul

Today involved more red rock canyons. We headed for Bryce Canyon National Park, stopped along the way at Red Canyon, spent several hours at Bryce, and drove a scenic route along the south edge of Cedar Breaks National Monument on … Continue reading →

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Zion National Park

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Paul

Visiting Zion today is a bit like visiting Disneyland – be prepared to ride crowded trams. Cars are not allowed! The transportation system works well, but is overcrowded most of the day. Parking is a problem even outside of the … Continue reading →

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Moving On

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Paul

Today was our day to leave Arizona and see what Utah has to offer. We drove north from Flagstaff to Marble Canyon, which we had visited a couple of days ago. California condors and rafters were on the river. We … Continue reading →

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Oak Creek Canyon

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday we followed Kathy to one of her favorite spots, an overlook at the head of Oak Creek Canyon. This canyon is somewhat unique because in addition to being formed by a stream flowing through it a fault line runs … Continue reading →

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Marble Canyon

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Paul

We thought about going to the Grand Canyon today. However, predictions were for 1-2 hour waits at the entrance, no parking, slow traffic. Instead we decided to go to the part of Grand Canyon National Park that fewer people visit … Continue reading →

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Nothing is less real than realism – Georgia O’Keeffe, 1965

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Paul

Today was art museum/gallery day. We rushed and managed two art museums and one gallery. This should not be a surprise to anyone who has accompanied us to art museums. Jean and I like to absorb the art, take lots … Continue reading →

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