Right Now- September Recap

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I’m listening to an audiobook memoir written by Christina Applegate.   While I wouldn’t consider myself a super fan- I’m familiar with her work and was curious about her background.   She hasn’t had an easy life- that’s for sure- a breast cancer survivor and now battling multiple sclerosis.   It isn’t an “easy” listen but it is a good audiobook.

I’m loving that this past month was filled with just the right mix

Started out with an evening with Garth

Yes folks- back in the day- I was the friend in low places…

With a trio of BAG birthdays all celebrated “nearly” on time this year…

As half of the BAGS have birthdays about 10 days apart..

Celebrating and scheduling said celebrations gets a bit tricky

But this year we made it happen!

Speaking of making it happen…

I was slated to host TZ- as she was in town for a few days..

But then the water heater decided to leak..

So grateful for CFD stepping in an offering up her home

for what turned out to be a wonderful visit down memory lane…

Just remember that the friends you meet when your kids are in preschool

May indeed be your coffee mates as you enter your retirement era!

Choose wisely..

We’d finish up the month taking care of Sir Harry Barry

*And I do mean we- because it is indeed a family affair making sure

This fluffy senior has all his needs met while his preferred human is out of town

Until next time…

May you days be filled with 

Some silliness..

Some solitude

And but of course, some  quality time with  friends 

All things that remind you

Indeed, Life is good

(*most days- see unexpected home repairs)

Right Now- August recap

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I'm listening to Spotify playing some old country music.     This past month the world lost a legend in the country music world with the passing of Dolly Parton.    Just 80 years young- she really did seem ageless, didn't she?

circa 1990- when I dressed as Dolly Parton

for Halloween.

I'm loving that we seem to be finding our way back to every day adventures.   Our Spring Fling adventures really did wipe us out- both physically and emotionally.   Toss in the summer heat and some decisions related to “what next” and well…it’s good to see things coming back into focus.

There was a quick (and I do mean quick) trip up to the Grand Lake area

Where after wandering forest roads for miles..

We looped back around and found the perfect spot

I chose Grand Lake area so that we could

Drive into Rocky National Park with ease

Arriving before the 0900 “timed entry” started

For after owning my NP passport stamp book for several years now..

I had not gotten one from the park closest to our home base..

Feeling energetic and accomplished..

we climbed the 200+ stairs of what is lovingly called 

Huffers Hill

And while I made it…I soon started to feel some symptoms my nurse brain 

knew were related to altitude..

Time to head back down the hill towards home

and get ready for our house guest..

Yep- our lovely Thing 2 flew home to attend a wedding..

And as you can see…it was a sweet reunion of the Chang Gang!

Until Next time…

May you too  find your old self 

Coming back into clearer focus! 

Right now- July Recap

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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!