Traveling can kick your butt

I never traveled to the eastern U.S. prior to last week.  Three hours doesn’t look like a big difference, when you write it out or think about it, but boy did my body find it to be a big deal.  I didn’t sleep for almost 24 hours when I traveled eastward.  When I tried to [...]

Note: Taking a short trip

Even though I knew this day was rushing at me fast, I still am in a bit of a daze that it’s actually here.  I’m flying to the right coast to help Rosie get settled at school.  She starts classes Monday!!! Not sure if I’ll be able to post when I’m out and about, but [...]

There’s something to be said about serviceable

Have you ever read World War Z by Max Brooks? I won’t put any plot spoilers here, but I was ruminating over a scene in the book. People whose professions were once in so-called high regard (lawyers, agents, accountants), yet basic, hands’ on skills poor, needed to be schooled in DIY skills. This occured [...]

Hello— I haven’t given up the ghost or deserted Yak Attack….

….. I’ve been exploring B.W.’s idea that if we stop growing we’re dead, spending time with family, reading books I normally wouldn’t pick up, doing yoga and remodeling.
Miss Rosie is ready to leave the nest temporarily.  She heading to the right coast next week and will be gone for about 4 months before flying home [...]