On the Road to Sedona, by Way of Flagstaff
I know, I know! It’s been a while. I haven’t written about our epic Grand Canyon road trip since way back in June. I think… Read More »On the Road to Sedona, by Way of Flagstaff
Pour Decisions: A Homeowner’s DIY Disaster
Just a Simple Porch… Or So I Thought There’s a special kind of optimism that comes with a good night’s sleep, cup of coffee strong… Read More »Pour Decisions: A Homeowner’s DIY Disaster
What Retirement Looks Like to Me: Finding My Own Path
A friend of mine recently told me, with a grin wider than a lottery winner’s, that he’d finally retired. He’s 77. After many years past… Read More »What Retirement Looks Like to Me: Finding My Own Path
Bittersweet Parenting: New Driver, Birthday, and Goodbye
A Week of Milestones in the Frazzledad Household Some weeks are so jam-packed with life changes you wonder if the universe sat down and scheduled… Read More »Bittersweet Parenting: New Driver, Birthday, and Goodbye
My Retirement Vision Board vs. My Actual Life
by a guy who thought retirement came with a beach and a drink, not a dance recital and a Disney + subscription Once upon a… Read More »My Retirement Vision Board vs. My Actual Life
A Brutal Hike to the Bottom
Way back in September of 2024, when we were starting to scheme and imagine a road trip to the Grand Canyon, Beth-Rose was pretty adamant… Read More »A Brutal Hike to the Bottom
Arrived at the Rim: Tired. Hungry. Thirsty. Cold…?
The look on Jana’s face said it all. Eyes like saucers, jaw agape, soundless and awestruck. Beth-Rose just looked happy. Repeated “Oh My God” several… Read More »Arrived at the Rim: Tired. Hungry. Thirsty. Cold…?
The Crazy Road Trip Tune You Need In Your Playlist
And It’s Not Running On Empty Finally! After waay too much delay, drama, and dementia, we were back on track. The crazy road trip was… Read More »The Crazy Road Trip Tune You Need In Your Playlist
