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I’d sell staycations if I could

If I could sell staycations, I would.  They aren't sellable at least in the travel industry.  There's the underlying message that we must do something grand, great, or out of this world so everyone wishes they could do that too. Get away - enjoy time away - go to the beach - go sailing -… Continue reading I’d sell staycations if I could

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Dashing thoughts about healthy food and bones to pick about alcohol

Do you ever have a bone to pick with someone, anyone, about how fast time flies and how our health changes before we know it - especially as we age?  Or how the wine looks better in pictures than a glass of water does?  I do. Now that we're in my 50's, and it's just… Continue reading Dashing thoughts about healthy food and bones to pick about alcohol

Emptying the nest

Collections collect dust

After all of these years being a Dubious MinimalistTM, I'm damn sure of a few things.  When I set off to be a super cleaning human machine, I'm blasted quickly with the first thing I know for sure.  Humans and pets create (have) an extra special thing in common with each other when it comes… Continue reading Collections collect dust

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StayCATion, vaCATion, whatever…I’m on one!

It's the beginning of a rare occurrence for me.  Not the new diet thingy, but a different kind of thingy.  I'm still working on the diet thingy. I'm on vaCATion...!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Insert subtle cues to look at Dessy - she just begs to pose and to be part of my vacation posts because she is the… Continue reading StayCATion, vaCATion, whatever…I’m on one!

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A staycation day trip to the airport and back

My growing anticipation for this year's slow arrival of spring hit me as I rode along on the way to the airport yesterday.  As staycationers, we found it weird to drive to the airport and not have a destination in mind, other than to simply turn around and go right back home. It was a whirlwind… Continue reading A staycation day trip to the airport and back

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How to spend thousands on your staycation

I can just hear my co-workers now...How was your trip?  Did you have a great vacation?  I bet it was fun to be away from emails and work?  You look so refreshed? Do tell, what did you do? Oh, I had a great time - I read books, dined at restaurants, upgraded my phone, laid… Continue reading How to spend thousands on your staycation