My sister Mary and I have had a challenging year, but thankfully coming to a better close with many recent improvements in health....

A nearby community holds a chocolate festival every February and as part of that has a chocolate cake baking contest with professional...

My sister Mary and I just completed a three week "adult enrichment" class on Italian cuisine at Carteret Community College. The class of...

I saved little by little and finally was able to buy a kayak that will meet my needs (I hope). Although I have kayaked periodically and...

I started rowing 20+ years ago on the water in an eight-person boat. As part of that training, I was introduced to the Concept2 rower. I...

I have been engrossed for the past month in finally completing a project I have worked on for the past four and one-half years. Two days...

Up early this morning for a walk on the beach. The heat has left for a few days, this morning a beautiful 70 degrees.

Early this morning I had a beautiful walk on the beach -- before it gets too warm later in the day.

Just pay attention and there are many everyday wonders! Above is an illustration -- a morning walk with sunrise and full moon at the same...

This week is the start of "sea turtle patrol" at Emerald Isle beach shown above at sunrise. Volunteers, including me, walk the beach each...

During the pandemic, the gym was closed and I am no longer able to run due to knee issues. I had previously owned a Concept2 rower which...

Hobbies are important activities throughout life, but become more prominent in retirement. Now there is more time to do all those things...

Time to plan the menu for Sunday dinner. This week is a Mexican theme. It starts with Margaritas and shrimp tostado bites. The main...