Tag Archives: travel

Bucket lists, quests, and meaning in life

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

In communicating with a colleague of mine about a work-related matter the other day (I know I’m retired, don’t ask!), I came to learn that she was in Las Vegas for a long weekend with her 88-year old mother, because … Continue reading →

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Planning for retirement isn’t just about having enough money

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

I don’t mean to start this blog post off with a downer, but its impetus is in some way due to the sudden death of a friend of ours this past weekend. Along with shock and sorrow, the news got … Continue reading →

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Come From Away, Newfoundland, and walking the talk of kindness

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

I had intended to start a blog series on the provinces of Atlantic Canada this spring – the special region I call home – to share our rich history and scenic beauty, and maybe even entice more people to visit, … Continue reading →

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Dominican Republic: more than just sun and sand, but the sun and sand sure are fabulous

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

We’ve just returned from our fourth winter get-away trip to the Dominican Republic (aka the DR), four trips spread over nearly 40 years. Each visit was special, but this time was particularly so because we spent a week in the glorious DR sun … Continue reading →

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Looking for a race that includes more than one country? Look no further!

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

In an effort to try to think about something other than the unsettling state of the world, I’ve spent some time today looking into opportunities around the world for people to come together for running races with a difference – ones that encompass more than … Continue reading →

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Retirement or no retirement, that seems to be a question these days

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

The expression “Freedom 55” has gone the way of the dodo, and there are more and more articles about 70 being the new 60. Retirement age is being pushed back, and (some) people talk about not being able to imagine … Continue reading →

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Aging and running: managing expectations, capturing that feeling of joy

Posted on November 8, 2017 by

What brings people joy from physical activity varies from person to person. One person’s passion is another person’s horror. For example, the few times I have downhill skied I have experienced little beyond sheer terror, whereas many people pine for … Continue reading →

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