March 11th, 2026 – Maybe One More Day?; Wow; Travel


As I finished up things today and prepared for departure, I have a lot going through my mind - “Did I finish cleaning the things I needed to?”, “What else can I shoehorn into storage?”, “How will I get to where I am going with the weather?”, and “When are we closing?”. Since I had … Continue reading March 11th, 2026 – Maybe One More Day?; Wow; Travel

February 5th, 2026 – Travel; Time For Some Changes; Warmth and the House


I came across a nicely-done video that some guy posted about traveling solo after you are 60. I watched it out of curiosity to see what he had to say and see what these tips are. I thought he did a really good job listing (I think) 10 hints and hacks about going places by … Continue reading February 5th, 2026 – Travel; Time For Some Changes; Warmth and the House

January 27th, 2026 – National Parks Changes; More Work Around the House; Seattle & Europe


I am trying to keep this first part as politically generic as possible. Make your own decisions…I know I have made mine. - S I have been seeing many travel articles about many major changes involving visitors to National Parks here in the States - especially foreign tourists. With regards to the changes to foreign … Continue reading January 27th, 2026 – National Parks Changes; More Work Around the House; Seattle & Europe

January 3rd, 2026 – Yay!; House Price; Travel Shows; Travel and Blogs/Vlogs


Well, it looks like I got the issue with the carbon monoxide figured out. Furnace ran all day for a few days; I was in it for many hours over the last few days with the heat running and there were no alarms. I am glad that is solved. I was not really too worried … Continue reading January 3rd, 2026 – Yay!; House Price; Travel Shows; Travel and Blogs/Vlogs

December 6th, 2025 – A Few Travel Things for 2026


As I started typing this post, a cat came out of the barn looking like it is carrying a trophy mouse in its mouth. He is heading for the neighbors a few doors west, which is really not very close - probably a quarter of a mile or so. Now, I do not have a … Continue reading December 6th, 2025 – A Few Travel Things for 2026