I took these notes during our walk and have decided to just give them a quick dusting. Here we go: Morning: Fixin, France October 4, 2024 The Burgundian villages are, at their core, farming towns. No fancy shops. No large… Read More ›
Unusual retirement options
Hiking Burgundy—again
The Côte d’Or of Burgundy: Oct. 1-7, 2024 I’ve planned five days to walk from Dijon to Beaune. My normal pace is fast—chin up, chest out, 2 miles by sunrise. This time, I’m trying something new. In a book I’m… Read More ›
31 Flavors
“Growing old … what is the opposite of “growing”? I ask myself. “Withering” perhaps? It is, I assume, quite easy to wither into old age, and hard to grow into it.” The Journal of May Sarton: The House by the… Read More ›
The Banishment of Indifference
We’re packing up, getting ready to relinquish our Charlottesville home next month. In a tiny house without closets, it’s amazing how many cubbyholes we’ve managed to create. Tucked under our end table, in a wooden box that my mother-in-law painted,… Read More ›
A Day No Pigs Would Die
The bride and groom walked to the alter holding hands while friends gathered by the river bank. Some sat on benches but most stood. The officiant asked the couple questions about how they will handle some specific life challenges. As… Read More ›
The World In Between 