Yesterday, my grandson, Jack, turned 2, and I turned 60. Last night, three-foot tall, gold Mylar balloons of our ages floated above our respective chairs as we ate cake. And I asked myself a question: did I want to switch… Read More ›
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Ode to My Refrigerator
My refrigerator is tucked beneath a two-burner stove top. In a prior life, it might have been a college beer fridge, but if you look inside this refrigerator, you will find a slab of butter, a half pot of jam,… Read More ›
Sunday Evening at the Anchor Bar
Fall comes early to Ireland. By mid-August, each day is noticeably shorter than the last. The weather doesn’t so much change as it doubles down. The wind blows slightly stronger. The rain grows more persistent. Kids return to school. After… Read More ›
Continued… Questions from new nomads
For those of you interested in nomadic life, my last post contains the first 5 Q&As from a pair of nomadic friends. You may want to check that out. If you have questions of your own, please ask them… Read More ›
10 Questions from New Nomads (Pt 1)
A newly nomadic couple, half my age, asked me their top 10 questions on how to adjust to their new life and make it both do-able and sustainable. Here’s part one: the first 5…
The World In Between 