Category: Current Events

Last spring I returned to Michigan before Ruth.   I had work to do and she wanted to continue her play time in Florida.  This year I’ve stayed a couple of weeks longer. During one of the first few days of my return last year, I drove to the Hamilton area to watch my two …

My great fear when I retired from what I call my “real job” is what I would do with all of my new-found “retirement time”.  Luckily, I landed a consultant position with Michigan Works, and I have been able to spend part of my retirement time working. I added “blogging” to my list of things …

Ruth and I have taken a few  dance classes during our tenure in The Villages.  Our first attempt was the Cha Cha.  We struggled with the dance in large part because we had to touch each other while we danced.   We both enjoy dancing as long as there is no touching involved.   Traditionally, …

Ruth has been having some serious health issues over the past couple of weeks. As a result I have missed my last three blog deadlines. Things are moving forward and most of her health problems are resolved. We are hoping for a resolution to the remaining issue in the very near future. As we have …

We’re back in Florida.   A good time was had by all.  We ran into a few glitches but everything worked out in the end.  As you consider your next trip, you may wish to heed these few words of advice. I always book rental cars as soon as I book my airfare.   I …

  The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Ruth, Kate, Michael and I made a visit to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens on Saturday night.  A good time was had by all.  I expected to see “lights” but many of the animals were out and about as well.  There were many families with young children …

Ruth and I made our first trip to the Coachella Valley several years ago.   The valley is about forty-five miles long and fifteen miles wide. It contains the resort cities of Palm Springs and Palm Desert, as well as Rancho Mirage, Indio, La Quinta, Indian Wells and Cathedral City.   We booked a timeshare …

My first official blog was about my friend, Ed.  I had written a couple of “pages” but those were merely “tests” to see if my blog worked.  I posted “Ed” on November 19, 2017 in honor of Ed’s 100th birthday.  If you haven’t read it, you should.   It will provide you with some background …

When I retired from my real job, I had one simple goal.  Avoid shoveling snow. Ruth and I purchased a home in Florida and head that way each fall.  We left last Tuesday and arrived late Friday night.  Our first planned stop was in Williamstown, Kentucky at the Ark Experience.  While I expected to see …