Category Archives: Retirement

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

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 →

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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 →

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Jean’s Birthday

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Paul

  I woke Jean up this morning with a rousing ukulele accompanied happy birthday sung with a Caribbean rhythm. Our resident sea gull joined in the chorus. Jean’s request for a birthday activity was a walk to and around Beacon … Continue reading →

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Victoria B.C.

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday we escaped Seattle’s rainy morning and headed north to British Columbia where the sun always shines. Okay, a bit of hyperbole there. After an hour and a half on the ferry we arrived to a drizzle, stopped to do … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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The Art Institute of Chicago

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Paul

Today we immersed ourselves in art. A brisk 1 1/2 mile walk in the rain brought us to the lions guarding the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago. I spent much time here in high school and have visited … Continue reading →

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Arrived in Downtown Chicago

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Paul

After an hour delay taking off in Seattle we had a fairly smooth flight to Chicago. A speedy cab ride brought us to our hotel in the Loop. It is midnight here, so time for bed. No time for ukulele … Continue reading →

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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.

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