Inertia: that force which prevents man from shedding his stuff – one of the most powerful forces on the planet. For years Pat and I talked about downsizing. Yet for years we never moved past talk. Then the housing market… Read More ›
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A Neon-Orange Card Lays out My Plan to Retirement, But It’s Scary
The only thought more stressful than continuing to work is the idea of retiring. For the past six years, I maintained a low tech retirement countdown on a bright orange index card – a list of milestones. Twice each year,… Read More ›
Healthy habits living abroad
My primary care physician is Web MD. I made the switch after our first doctor’s visit in Slovakia. As Pat recounted his medical history, the doctor stared back quizzically and then admitted, “I don’t know what any of that is.”… Read More ›
Thermal Bath Sundays
The Kiraly Baths: Budapest, Hungary Budapest is the epicenter of a region blessed with an abundance of naturally occurring hot springs. Couple this with nearly two centuries of Turkish occupation and a fervent belief by the locals in the curative… Read More ›
Petra, Jordan: The Hike to the Monastery
We pass through the make shift ticket booth and enter a cluster of nondescript shops; vendors pushing their assortment of T-shirts, stuffed camels and sand art. Confused, we look about for a sign. Surely there must be a sign? A… Read More ›
The World In Between 