Friends and family who have inspired us
And special people we have met while travelling
As jubilados (Spanish for retirees) we value relationships, old and new.
Cora Sandel
One of the joys of travelling, for me, is discovering the literature…
Summer Interlude
On the edge of our province a hundred kilometres from the mainland…
Mom: October 28, 1928, to August 21, 2021
Last night my mother, Maxine MacLeod, passed away peacefully.…
Happy Belated 90th Birthday Alice Munro
Yesterday, July 10, Alice Munro, deemed Canada’s Chekhov, revered…
Brought to you by the Letter L
L for Lofoten.
L for Location.
L for Luxury.
L for the Lorentzen’s.
And…
L for Location.
L for Luxury.
L for the Lorentzen’s.
And…
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Enchanting.
A summation, I thought, of lone words that paint…
A summation, I thought, of lone words that paint…
Laying Aside Our Plans
Chicken? Not our taste, though many find it “eggs-ellent.”…
Røros: Seven Lucky Nuggets
There’s nowhere quite like Røros anywhere in Scandinavia,…
One Bar
Look at this, Magellan says more frequently during COVID, calling…
On a Mission at Montserrat
For thousands of years the serrated peaks of Montserrat have…
Dreaming the Real Tulum
“We went in the early 90s,” my sister Joyce said. “Twice.…
When Dennis Met Ricardo
Suppose your father was Ray Stanton Avery who, with $100 borrowed…
The Pebble: A Love Story
Is there somebody you know who has been characterized in a love…
The Leopard
It was almost a decade ago our book club started so I don't recall…
Hello! I’m George. What’s Your Name?
One of the unfortunate disappointments of COVID–19 has been…
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrored Room—Hymn of Life
I was kicking myself.
Three years ago in Seattle there was…
Three years ago in Seattle there was…
Mom, Echo and COVID: Mother’s Day, 2020
“Alexa, drop in on Maxine.”
“Maxine MacLeod’s Echo…
“Maxine MacLeod’s Echo…
Postcard from Costa Rica #7: Nightlife Erotica in Drake Bay
If you landed here after consulting Ms Google about a sexy night…
Christmas Memories
What are some of your fondest memories of being a child at Christmas?…
Ryokan Mommy
Pumpkins. Mushrooms. Persimmons. Mmmm...
Late autumn ripens…
Late autumn ripens…
A Norwegian National Treasure
When people ask, “How was the food in Norway?” they often…
Only Thirty Years and Eleven Months to Go
If our marriage lasts, we’ll celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary…
Mickey’s Museum
We were in Telegraph Creek, BC, the old town. Remote and in the…
GS1
Because my mother-in-law and I shared the same initials, sometime…
The Youngest Watchwoman on Haida Gwaii
“It’s Sunday so they’re a bit busy. But we have permission…
Our 200th Blogpost!
Do you know what’s wonderful about sitting down to write a…
Why are you going?
“Where are you going next?” A common Q&A among jubilados…
Mothers’ Day
The last time we visited our mothers was in April. The long,…
Cycling Through Life
Today, St Patrick’s Day, is our daughter Lynn’s birthday.…
AVPR1
After too much wine at dinner last February just before Valentine’s…