27 Monday Sep 2021
Posted in fun and games, inspiration, link-ups, national park, travel
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adventure, beer, Colorado, food, hiking, national park, travel, write28dayschallenge
Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.
Michael Palin
Filled with wanderlust, my darling has done a great job of planning trips with varying lengths and energy level requirements this past year. While I’ve not officially checked the stats*, this year seems to be the most adventure-filled yet.
Continue reading16 Tuesday Feb 2021
Posted in holiday, link-ups, stream of consciousness
Spontaneity doesn’t come easy for me. Jay and I value thinking through our choices to ensure we make the best decisions possible. Jay researches our vacations, creating a spreadsheet dozens of pages long, to ensure we hit all the best sites. We discuss retirement strategies and what we would like in a forever home.
Is it possible to over-plan? I’m sharing some thoughts at The Glorious Table tomorrow about that very topic. However, as a general rule, plans can be helpful. The key is to not hold too tightly to the desired outcome.
Continue reading19 Wednesday Feb 2020
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1000gifts, adventures, beer, blessings, family, gratitude, holiday, local flavor, marriage, movies, my darling love, sickness, story, tavern, Valentine’s Day, wife-of-the-year
Valentine’s Day was low-key at Camp Fradd this year. We’re in the process of a move, in addition to the medical issues we’ve faced this year.
Me: What do you want for Valentine’s Day this year?
Jay: To just take you out to dinner, and you to be happy with nothing more.
Me: Throw in a giant card and you’ve got a deal.
awkwardly graceful 