I wasn’t expecting to retire at 49. Actually, technically, I’m not retired yet. That’s probably the first thing I should explain. I accepted the deferred resignation offer that was announced for federal employees in January, but my actual retirement isn’t scheduled to happen until the end of the year. In the meantime, I’m on administrative…
We had been talking about raising our own chickens when Chris started looking for a chicken tractor. He found one on Marketplace, and that pretty much moved the conversation from maybe someday to let’s try it. Neither one of us had ever raised meat chickens before. Chris had raised egg layers, and we already had…
When I planted a garden this year at Chris’ place, I was picturing fresh tomatoes off the vine, cucumbers for snacking, maybe enough to share a few bags with the neighbors. What I didn’t think through was what happens when everything decides to be ready at the same time. This isn’t my first time canning….
After everything that changed in 2020, I started 2021 focused on the things I could control. Taking care of myself.Creating routines that worked.Making my home and my RV feel more like mine.Enjoying the everyday moments along the way. Starting the Year with Intention I welcomed 2021 with a few quiet minutes outside just after midnight…
After a few weeks of traveling, August was a little quieter. No big road trips. No long stretches of highway. Just time at home, enjoying the things that make everyday life good. And honestly, it was exactly what I needed. Back in the Kitchen One thing I realized after all the traveling is how much…
Life looks a little different right now. The calendar is quieter. The usual weekends away, races, and bigger adventures aren’t happening the way they normally do. So I’m finding new ways to enjoy the days I have. And honestly, there is something nice about slowing down a little. Making Home Better With a little extra…
A month ago, life looked completely different. I had a calendar full of plans. Bowling weekends. Races. Trips. Places to go and things to do. Then, almost overnight, everything changed. The world got smaller. The things I normally filled my time with aren’t happening anymore, and I am finding myself learning how to slow down,…
In March, I mentioned that a curiosity I had been carrying since January had turned into something unexpected. What I didn’t share yet was the story behind it. Because the truth is, I wasn’t looking for a business. I wasn’t searching for a side hustle. I wasn’t trying to start something new. It started with…
March started like any other month. The gym. Bowling weekends. Time with friends. Making plans. Life still felt pretty normal. But there was also a small question that had been sitting in the back of my mind for a couple of months. Asking Better Questions Earlier in the year, I had been invited to a…