February 12th, 2020 – Day 4: Dublin, Ireland


When we dropped the car last night we got a bus pass for a RT from the airport and a 48-hour Hop On/Hop Off bus tour around the city. Basically the buses (which operate in many cities around the world) circle in a loop and hit a stop about every 15 minutes. Just as the … Continue reading February 12th, 2020 – Day 4: Dublin, Ireland

December 21st, 2019


  In celebration of the Winter Solstice I say good riddance to these short hours of daylight. I have been more than ready for not only longer "days", but also some weather that is better than the lousy weather we have been having. The dog isn't very happy about the rain keeping him inside either! … Continue reading December 21st, 2019

October 13th, 2019


I'm sitting here typing this while drinking a cup of organic Sumatra coffee. It is nice to be able to enjoy a delicious cup in the later part of the day as well as in the morning. Ahhh...the simple pleasures. I've been having only one cup in the morning the last few years, but I … Continue reading October 13th, 2019

March 1st, 2019


Today was a day to get things done around the house. I was thinking of maybe going somewhere but decided to stay home, save some money and get some things taken care of here at the house. It's not that I am a slob or anything, but I am going to clean windows and dust … Continue reading March 1st, 2019

February 21st, 2019


Been busy getting out and about lately. I went out with one group of friends and tried a new (to me) Italian restaurant and the pasta primavera was fantastic. To start it was delicious crusty bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I went out to a bar and got pizza with some other people … Continue reading February 21st, 2019