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 23rd, 2026 – Thoughts About My Near-Term Travels; Weather


People have asked me, and maybe even some of you may wonder, “So, what are you going to do/where are you going when your house sells?”. The best I can do currently is point northwest and say “I am heading that way”. It’s the only answer I have. I am always looking at the plus/minus … Continue reading January 23rd, 2026 – Thoughts About My Near-Term Travels; Weather

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

September 20th, 2025 – Sheesh!; Europe


That piece of glass I had in my foot over Labor Day weekend never came out on its own. It got so painful that I had to go to the ER on Labor Day morning to try to get it removed. They wouldn't do that so after seeing an orthopedic surgeon, this past week I … Continue reading September 20th, 2025 – Sheesh!; Europe