Do you begin your new year with goals?

It is a shock to say, not only have we entered a new year, but a new decade! As in previous years, Joan and I started the new year 2020 reaffirming our values, like self-care, our relationship and spiritual growth. We find the year starts off much better when we clarify our goals, values and priorities, then share them with each […]

Here’s wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving (pssst … and my birthday, too!)

This Thursday is Thanksgiving. And, we begin it with a Thanksgiving luncheon on Wednesday at Joan’s Mom’s senior care home. It just so happens it’s Mom’s 92nd birthday, too! Nothing like celebrating it with the entire place! We are so blessed to have Mom here, just 20 minutes from us. On Thanksgiving Day, we will bring Starbucks and pumpkin […]

Did you know a grateful disposition reduces materialism, burnout & depression?

More and more science is showing, a grateful disposition reduces materialism, burnout and depression; it also makes you happier. My wife carries on her tradition of gratitude by sending handwritten notes to friends and family, for various events, holidays, birthdays and just because. I am an extrovert, so I carry on my gratitude rituals by sharing small acts of kindness; opening […]

We are so thankful for our freedom and independence!

My Mother-In-Law is moving closer to us. That is a good thing. Soon we will only need to travel 20 minutes to see her, not 2 hours one way. She is moving to an assisted living facility that will give her the extra help and socialization she needs. And since she is closer, we can also help. She is […]

Do you like puzzles as much as we do?

Some of my favorite things are nature, hiking, music and puzzles. Just so happens Joan bought a 1000-piece puzzle for our enjoyment with our grandson. We all three enjoyed laying out the pieces and working together. But Everest was only here for one week, so I gladly finished the task. Puzzles take many skills I use in my […]

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