It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through September. Here in New Hampshire, the foliage started to turn early. The ferns were the first to give way. While everything else around was still green the ferns signaled summer was ending with a carpet of of yellows, then rust brown. Then in the marshy areas… Read More The season draws to an end
The first week of August is already here. It feels impossible that our visit with Meredith is almost over. July went by in a blur. I spent a few days with Tammy in Haverhill while she recovered from knee surgery (and we both recovered from bee stings). Back up at camp we passed the days… Read More Just like that
In absence of actual travel, here’s some ramblings on the concept of “home” that I started back in Colorado. The question that used to throw me when meeting strangers is “What do you do?” They are usually just making curious small talk, and I would try to reply simply that I am retired. But often… Read More Home
My travels from Denver to Florida were long and annoying in the change-planes-and-gates-after-already-boarding kind of way, but relatively uneventful. I arrived back at our home just after dark and in the pouring rain and high humidity that only Florida in July can provide. Also, I had not eaten more than airport grapes since the morning,… Read More Back in New England
Our time here in New Hampshire is drawing to a close this week. It’s time to say goodbye to our northern home, where we lived, worked, played, and worked out all summer and into the fall. For over four months, I drove most days to Sanford, Maine, to use the closest YMCA with a pool.… Read More New England streams of consciousness
Things sure are quiet here at camp. My folks have headed back to Florida, Meredith has headed back to Northern Ireland, and Elliot is back in the Netherlands. Most of the folks on the camp road are gone for the season. The weather has been particularly gorgeous and we have relished the natural beauty and… Read More Northern empty nests
We spent the past two weeks with the family together again. Elliot arrived for a summer vacation and we felt whole. We enjoyed lots of quality time in the most beautiful corner of the world. We got to celebrate Doodles’ birthday by seeing Tom Rush in concert. We got to celebrate Larry’s birthday with a… Read More All together again
We are back in New England for the summer, and currently the weather is absolutely gorgeous! We are home with mom and dad (and Lily). Meredith is home for the summer. We got the amazing news that Elliot is going to get to come home for a visit too! Everyone is very excited! We are… Read More Home in Paradise
Empty Nest Wanderings 