Life in the fast lane is easier than ever! When we first became empty nesters, we were asked many times how we ever decided to make changes in our lives that we would both consider positive. Apparently by many peoples’ standards, it was not considered appealing to downsize and change our ways of doing things. Even as recently as […]
Archive | May, 2013
If You’re Going to France, Learn the Language!
If you’re visiting France this summer, or have decided to take up residence in that country, here are five little details you might want to consider. They will simplify your life and make the adjustment to living overseas easier. If you are employed by a company doing business in France, they are just as important […]
Six Activities Your Kids Will Love in Phoenix
If your family vacation includes planning activities for kids spanning in age from young children to teen-agers, Phoenix and the surrounding suburbs are waiting to be your playground. But where are the best places for seeing a majors baseball game, traveling through space, and for taking an Australian boat ride? The list of family attractions […]
The Rhine River Cruise: Take It, You’ll Love It!
We’re aboard one of the state-of-the-art Viking River Ships – complete with big-ship amenities – that will be our home for the next eight days. As we board the ship in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Basel, Switzerland, we are welcomed by professional and awaiting crew members who offer assistance and […]
Veggie Tacos
A farmers’ market is a wonderful place! On Saturday mornings, we bike to the downtown open-air market where we purchase locally grown, organic produce for a fraction of the price we would find it in supermarkets. A seasonal palette of vegetables and fruits is a feast for the senses, so it’s never boring or difficult […]