It’s a damp dark, blustery, fall day here in the Pacific Northwest. I had an early morning appointment at the dentist then a consultation with a tax professional. There are many details to consider as we prepare for retirement and returning to Canada. Maya is curled up in her little bed beside my desk. She,…
Month: September 2013
Chelsea, My Perfect Dog
Six and a half years ago we brought her home–2.2 pounds of pure cuteness and, as we’d later discover, feistiness. Her official name, according to her papers, was Glyndebourne’s Chelsea. She was just Chelsea, or later Chels, to us. On Wednesday, Gerry and I held her, told her how much we loved her, and said…
Five Months Left On The Retirement Countdown Chain
“I’m sending you a house.” And with a few touches on the screen of my iPad I send another real estate listing to Gerry’s email. It’s Saturday morning and we’re lazing in bed later than usual with a second cup of coffee and our iPads reading the news and catching up on favorite blogs. In recent…