Right now- July Recap

 RIGHT NOW

I'm listening to the constant hum of the air conditioning and the ceiling fan and thinking "here we go again, another day of record breaking heat".   

And yep- that pretty much sums up July- it was hot, then hotter, then back to hot.   Lather, rinse, repeat.

I'm loving that despite the heat I still found ways to get through the heat..

There were trips to the pool as a treat

to my renewed commitment to move my body more.

Yep- despite the heat, I exercised 27 days this month!   

And a toddler to play with 

Because who could say no to such genuine cuteness?

We sure couldn't...

It was time to say goodbye to the old..

And hello to the new...

There was a dog that needed sitting

And a cat that remained snoozing...

Until next time

Despite the heat in the air...

May you still find joy in your soul!

Right Now- June Recap

 RIGHT NOW...

I'm listening to my inner voice that says "Whatcha waiting for?"...it's time to update the blog.

Yes- yes it is...as so much happened in the month of June.   Big things-little things- and everything in between things.

I'm loving 

That we got to spend some quality time

 in the company of family..

Ever so grateful that these two answered our call 

when we found ourselves homeless in Mansfield Ohio..

providing us with a place to stay while  the RV was repaired...

We had a chance to catch up with  friends who 

not only put up with my silly shenanigans

*as yes- we were getting a little travel weary 

by the time we made it to their place in VT

But had a great suggestion for somewhere "cool" 

(literally and figurately) to spend an unseasonably hot day

in Ticonderoga New York..

For while this community is known for it's role 

in Revolutionary history...

by day 45 of our travels...let's just say...we were done...

Time to celebrate our own moment of nostalgia..

the first time I met Hubby- he was in costume as Captain Picard..

June brought time for cold brews for just the two of us..

And a lovely lunch with our youngest..

who is thriving in her new community in Philadelphia...

There was a  chance for quiet conversations with 

the best man...

and his wife...

their generous hospitality will not be forgotten!

But alas...after so long on the road..

It is time we mosey on home..

for during this month...

we  have indeed wandered through the past

and reconnected with friends who

have been there since our story was first started..

And while Uma our reliable old gal

gave us a bit of a scare on the return trip home..

I am still very grateful for all the adventures she has taken us on...

We agreed that this would be the swan song- for epic road trip adventures using the RV-

but what incredible memories we have had with her as our ride.

*do not despair- she will still see plenty of love from us

we just plan to limit her range to "border states"..

Until next time...

May you too have a chance to wander...

for it is through the wandering..

that we often find the most peace!

Spring Fling Week 3/4

SAW-HEARD-DID

Saw…these past few weeks we have seen so many friends from back in the day. 

From college pals…

who have known us since 

our story first began

To online friends 

Where few of us still practice the craft that brought us together…

But we so enjoy growing old together…

There was lunch to be had with colleagues..

From way back when..

To not so long ago…

And of course no trip to Virginia is complete without

Spending time with our own match-makers in Williamsburg.

Heard…The echoes of the past…as we wandered through battlefields..

From the optimistic views of the people

Believing the argument could be settled with a single battle…

To the realities that this war would linger for much longer…

We would wander further back in time…

Where the surrender of the British…would 

Signal the end of British rule 

And lead to the birth of our nation..

A mere baby at 250*

*we didn’t make that connection when we started to plan this fling-

but it sure has been a happy coincidence to see special exhibits thru out our travels. 

DID.. While these past 2 weeks were indeed filled with a lot of “doing”…I am indeed grateful for 

Not just a pit stop for a cold treat on a hot summer day..

Or a quiet lake to catch our breath..

But also

I’m very grateful for a brief intermission from our adventures..

Giving me a chance to take care of an appointment or two..

And check in on these two

Until next time..

May your days contain

A reminder of your past..

An opportunity to make some new friends..

And the time to take it all in!