Category: Lifestyle
How Travel Connects Us
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Lately, I’ve been writing more about life and its reflections, the kind that sneak up on you when you least expect them. But today, I’m switching gears and taking a little walk down the aisle of travel and how travel connects us. A Long Overdue Visit I recently took a…
What No One Taught Me In School
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Retirement is commonly referred to as the golden age, but I truly believe it is a new kind of commencement. Life along the way continues to teach us lessons and retirement is no exception. Life is filled with pop quizzes. I feel that I am enrolled in the University of…
Evolving Relationships with Adult Children
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just got back from a beautiful trip with my daughter. Now I’m getting ready to visit my son, who lives on the opposite side of the country. These back to back visits have stirred something in me, reminding me just how much the relationships with my adult children mean to…
French Visa Dilemma
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Time has flown by here in France, and I am quickly approaching my three month mark. Technically, I am at two and half months. With that milestone in sight I wanted to start the process of applying for a Carte Vitale to register for the French Health Insurance. Individuals with…
A Day Exploring Car-Free Murren
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Seeing the light peer through the curtains, I eagerly pulled them open to reveal the Swiss Alps. The view overlooking Lake Thun and the village below from the chalet was breathtaking! The crisp morning air, the shimmering water below, and the towering peaks in the distance set the perfect scene, what…
A Swiss Adventure
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Waking up in the chalet that morning felt like stepping into a real life snow globe. Light snowflakes drifted lazily past the windows, coating the world outside in a soft, magical hush. The dogs, blissfully unaware of the day’s agenda, bounded through the untrodden snow at the base of the…
French Christmas Market Magic
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I’ve been living in Annecy for a while now, and it’s truly starting to feel familiar. I’ve discovered little shortcuts to my favorite places, making the city feel even more like home. Right now, I’m getting ready for a visit from my daughter, and as always, we’ve packed our agenda…
The Rhythms of Retirement in France
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Living a retired life in France has been an experience both familiar and transformative. Having spent enough time here to settle into the rhythms of retirement in France, I’ve realized that though the setting is different the experience of my days still carries threads of who I’ve always been. Routine…
The Next Adventure in Annecy
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Timeless Charm with cobblestone adventures in the French Alps As the Uber driver pulled away with a cheery “Good Luck!” I stood in the foyer like a seasoned explorer about to embark on the next adventure in Annecy. I was surrounded by my suitcase and a collection of oddly shaped…
Marriage Reflection and Change
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Today, I am setting aside my usual focus on travel to share something deeply personal, my marriage. While I have mentioned my two grown children in the past I haven’t spoken about my husband. This wasn’t an oversight but a deliberate choice. I needed time to find the right way…