finding joy in retirement one day at a time
6.1.26 Some of my earliest memories involve watching The Sound of Music with my family, singing “The Hills Are Alive” and “Do-Re-Mi,” and pretending to be Maria as she belts her way through the Austrian Alps. It is no surprise that I am still deeply touched by the gentle whisper of “Edelweiss” and inspired by the soaring notes of “Climb…
7.21.26 The bedroom is empty, the bathroom vanity clear, and a corner of our living room lonely. This corner our daughter called her office is missing the desk covered in notes only an editor keeps, along with her favorite keepsakes and the chair she claimed as her own. No longer is our shared vanity laden with her skincare, rings, and…
life snippets: January 21, 2026 Crazy excited about the coming snow. Stay safe out there. Peace and hugs from the bungalow- Becky