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Where Every Day Feels Like Vacation
I traded deadlines for design boards and meetings for margaritas. Now I share my favorite finds for living the soft life after retirement.
About This Journey
Retirement gave me more time for the things I actually enjoy—travel, everyday adventures, a cozy home, and useful finds that make life easier.
Here I share honest experiences, practical travel tips, and products we really use—plus the occasional appearance from Gypsy.
If it helps you plan a better trip, find something useful, or enjoy retirement a little more, it belongs here.
Favorites & Finds
Things we actually use—and finds genuinely worth sharing.
What We Actually Do With Our Dog When We Travel (4 Real Solutions, Honestly Costed)
Boarding, daycare, or a friend’s lap? Four real ways we’ve handled traveling with our Boston Terrier, what each one cost, and what we’d do differently. ...more
Dog Life
October 30, 2026•2 min read
Verde Canyon Railroad Review: Great Service, Beautiful Views, and a Long Ride Back
Our honest Verde Canyon Railroad review: comfortable seats, great service, scenic views, roundabouts, accessibility notes, what we paid, and why the return felt long. ...more
Travel & Leisure
October 18, 2026•4 min read
Sedona at Sunrise: Why the Early Alarm Is Worth It
Red rocks glowing gold, hot air balloons overhead, and the one trick that makes a Sedona sunrise unforgettable. Here is where we watched sunrise and sunset at the Cultural Park Trailhead. 🌄 ...more
Arizona Travel
October 09, 2026•2 min read
Small Things Around Our Home That Actually Make a Difference
From motion sensor lights to a surprisingly effective door sign, these are the small home favorites we actually use to make everyday life a little easier. ...more
Favorites & Finds
September 26, 2026•2 min read
NYC in 48 Hours After 60: What We Actually Did—and What We’d Do Differently
Our real 48-hour NYC itinerary after 60, including Yankees, observation decks, the 9/11 Memorial, Katz’s Deli, subway tips and honest advice about walking and pacing. ...more
Travel & Leisure
September 19, 2026•10 min read
How I Use My Tineco FLOOR ONE S3 Pro to Clean Arizona Dust From Our Floors
See how I use the Tineco FLOOR ONE S3 Pro to clean fine Arizona dust from our hard floors, plus my honest pros, cons and real-life video. ...more
Favorites & Finds
September 01, 2026•4 min read
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