After nearly a year and a half of retirement. Recently I’ve been thinking about how much clarity shows up when life finally slows down enough for you to hear yourself again. Retirement gave me that space — the kind where you can look back without rushing, and really see what still belongs in your life.… Read More Reflections
Arriving in Jordan from Egypt After our fantastic 10 days in Egypt, we decided to fly to Jordan for a four‑day tour of some of the country’s highlights. Once our time in Egypt concluded, we flew directly to Jordan on a short, uneventful flight. Upon arrival, we obtained our visas and passed through passport control… Read More Four Days in Jordan: Petra, the Dead Sea, Jerash & Travel Tips
Arrived in Cairo after a full 24 hours of travel and met our travel partners. A couple we have known for 25 years and have traveled with all over the world. Arrived at the Cairo airport about 2200 and after about an hour and a half made it through customs, got our Visas and through… Read More 10 days in Egypt
Continuing to Develop the Next Phase Over the last six months since I made the decision to retire (eight months earlier than planned), I have been grappling with and defining what the next chapters of my life will look like. I have engaged with volunteer organizations and began substitute teaching, which I have found enjoyable.… Read More 6 months into Retirement
Bit late on this update, but in July we took our annual trip to see our son and D.I.L in California. Always enjoy these trips as there is always something new to see and do and always good to visit Family. One side note on a logistical change we made. This trip we decided to… Read More Exploring California: Family Visits and Hidden Gems
Being recently retired, we are learning to embrace spontenaity, my wife and I took a week and spent time in 3 lakes Wisconsin, and Ashland/Bayfield Wisconsin. 3 Lakes. We started our week in a friends Lake house in 3 lakes, spent a quiet 3 days and enjoyed some boat time. Love this area as there… Read More Annual Trip to North Wisconsin
Continuing in a brief non-travel theme, I have come to terms with the next phase of my life. While my wife and I both figured out our new schedules with me being home more, I have completed steps in starting the next phase. I have completed certification and applied to be a substitute teacher as… Read More Life moves on
It’s been a month since I Left a 28 year career with the company I dedicated much of my life to. After riding a roller coaster of emotions, I’ve come to terms with the change and have embraced retirement. “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” — Seneca As I mentioned in my last… Read More Embracing Retirement: A Journey of Reflection and Renewal
I will turn 58 in a few months. Over the last 40 working years I have had a pretty good run. Out of high school, I joined the Air Force and spent 13 years on active duty, I made great friends, great experiences and saw many things most never will. I got to to a… Read More The next step Chapter 3
A recent business trip took me to Portland where i had an opportunity to take an afternoon and do a little exploring. I was already familiar with the Multnomah falls area from a previous trip, but for that trip, I only had time to see the falls. This trip I was afforded the opportunity to… Read More A free afternoon in Portland
Retired and Renewed 