Cuba was always a mystery to me. The Cuban Missile Crisis happened just before I turned one. Growing up we were taught to fear Cuba and the thought of visiting Cuba in my life would never have occurred to me. So imagine my surprise and excitement...
These last couple of weeks have been pretty wild. First, my husband and I moved back in with my mom last week. It takes some getting used to. And this week, I’m on vacation. We left during the middle of the night before this even posted....
A very merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let’s hope it’s a good one Without any fear John Lennon And so this is Christmas or Hanukkah or Kwanza or Festivus or Yule. If you celebrate at this time of year, please take the time to enjoy your family...
I’m trying something new again. If you’re around my age, you remember your children watching Pokémon. I recall never quite getting into it back then, but now I cannot peel myself away from this new game. Yes! I have an...
But as soon as somebody demonstrates the art of flying, settlers from our species of man will not be lacking. Who would once have thought that the crossing of the wide ocean was calmer and safer than of the narrow Adriatic Sea, Baltic Sea, or English Channel?...
Chris and I are still on vacation and we love to get to most of our vacations by driving. Call us crazy, but we enjoy the time alone. And when you’re driving long-distance from Connecticut to Florida (by way of a stopover in Myrtle Beach, SC.,) you...
Summer (or near summer for us) equals vacation time. But for most, a relaxing vacation week can have you nervously scrutinizing your bank account the next week. What fun is that? To help minimize that impact, I’m sharing how to save...
In keeping with the Valentine and jazz theme I have going this week, I give you Louis Armstrong and Dream a Little Dream. This song was recorded by numerous artists starting with Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra. Apparently, its most famous rendition was by the...
My original plan was to do a post about Valentine’s Day, but I’ve never been a blogger who focused on a holiday in a “normal” way and luckily my streak continues. Instead, I was thrilled that in my quest to look up Valentine Love this...
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My name is Jennifer and I’m a mid-life blogger who wants to inspire other empty nesters to follow their visions, connect with their creativity and try new things. Read More