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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.
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
Arizona Adventures: A Practical Guide to Arizona’s Best Scenic Stops
Planning an Arizona road trip? Arizona Adventures is a 23-page digital guide with realistic itineraries, scenic stops, seasonal advice, short-walk choices and honest notes about heat, crowds and drivi... ...more
Travel & Leisure
August 28, 2026•3 min read
Our Washington Road Trip: From the Desert to the Evergreens
From Hoover Dam to Seattle's skyline, Boise vizslas to Snoqualmie Falls — follow our real, unfiltered Washington road trip with Gypsy in tow ...more
Travel
August 11, 2026•4 min read
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