We have entered the countdown stage. Three weeks until the husband starts a month of mostly vacation time which mostly will consist of packing, sorting, donating, then terminal leave kicks in. Then retirement commences. Still no idea where we will be moving to or when but it will be before Oct. I remain forever flexible … Continue reading Countdown Begins
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Health Thoughts, People Are Grossing Me Out
Working up to 2020, I was focused on getting my health in line. We would be out of Italy so the carbs, pastries and sweets would not be as tempting and I wouldn't feel as uncomfortable exercising alone. Reality of the start of 2020 was me being very sick for quite some time and unable … Continue reading Health Thoughts, People Are Grossing Me Out
Back In America
Well, the big move from Italy to America happened. We packed up and moved back to San Diego from Naples and are now getting our new (temporary) home set up with just one more shipping delivery yet to arrive. Here's the horrible truth of how it played out: December 27, 2019 had me sick, to … Continue reading Back In America
Out of Sorts
October was a very strange month for me. Starting with fighting a bad cold which had me pretty laid up for about two weeks then just as I was getting back on my feet we decided to go to a movie on the Navy base and the next morning I had pink eye. Oh and … Continue reading Out of Sorts
August Heat and The Return
I am hunkered down mostly in August. It's just hot! I don't like hot. In our little town they are celebrating the Assumption of Mary and Ferragosto (Summer holiday) with fireworks last night and a parade with Mary altar carried to the church, outdoor concerts tonight and tomorrow as well as street fair booths with … Continue reading August Heat and The Return
A Love Letter To My Husband
What a special time of year this is for us. A couple of weeks ago marked the anniversary of the day we met in 2003. Yesterday, the anniversary of our wedding 2012. Today the anniversary of your entering this world 1972. Cale, I am so incredibly thankful and can’t accurately express what you have gifted … Continue reading A Love Letter To My Husband
Black Friday Madness Italian Style
It started in America but has bled to many countries across the world. The Black Friday phenomenon. What began as the big holiday sale day of the year, the day after Thanksgiving has grown into a monster that some obnoxious sellers begin earlier in the week and has extended to Cyber Monday - the Monday … Continue reading Black Friday Madness Italian Style
When We Grow Up
Sit back with a cup of whatever and settle in, this is a long one with a lot of thoughts processing. What did you want to be when you were young looking ahead at life? Most of my teenage years were spent wanting to be a pilot of a fighter jet then it changed to … Continue reading When We Grow Up
Another Bullet Point List
I have posts I want to put up about things like the holiday a few days ago and such but man there is so much going on right now I can't seem to sit down to sort it out. Happening: Our orders are not solid yet so we are not sure where we are headed … Continue reading Another Bullet Point List
Getting Out in Japan
First off, my feet are tired and sore. I truly love that so much of Japan is so very accessible, however my feet are not used to this much activity. I am hoping they catch up and get in the game soon or the next 3 years will be painful - I'm not giving up … Continue reading Getting Out in Japan
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