Have You Ever Tried Going to the Beach? — Welcome back. Ah, the good ole summertime. This week, my wife and I are enjoying a week-long trip to Maine. We have traveled to the Ogunquit, Maine area for quite a few years now, and still find things to do and places to explore. Today we are at Drake Island…

Volume 21-Biking is a Great Way to Enjoy the Summer — Welcome back. Today I am presenting yet another article in my popular series to help you enjoy your retirement. These articles have proved to be popular and I enjoy writing them; it gives me satisfaction as a writer to give meaningful advice to my fellow retirees. How many of you…

Volume 20- I Hope You Are Having a Good Summer — Welcome back to my popular series about getting the most from your retirement. It’s the good ole summertime. Here in Central NY State, the weather has been really nice. It’s been warm, but hey, it is July. We wait all year for this. For much of the country, however, it’s…

Looking Forward to Good Crops of Potatoes, Beans, Carrots, Pumpkins, Onions, Leeks, and More — Welcome back to my Trusty Gardener series. Recently I wrote an article highlighting progress in the “Lower Garden”. In this article, I will focus on the “Upper Garden, " mainly the potato patch this season. As you may recall I have 3 gardens, the Lower, Upper, and a small auxiliary…

Volume 19-Grandchildren Are Your Reward For a Life Well Lived — Welcome back to my series on getting the most from retirement. As retirees, we certainly deserve to be able to enjoy this phase of our lives. I am now blessed to have a 4-year-old granddaughter and a grandson on the way. We have only known our granddaughter for a little…

Volume 1-Six Mile Creek Winery and Distillery in Ithaca, NY — My wife and I recently returned from an overnight visit to Watkins Glen, NY, in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region. NY State has many beautiful regions, the Finger Lakes being one of them. The Finger Lakes are located South and West of the Adirondacks, more towards the…

The Romaine Lettuce is Thriving; Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Squash and Peppers on the Way — Welcome back my fellow gardeners. Can you believe that June is almost over? July will be here before we know it. The gardens are coming along nicely, even though it has been dry here in Central NY. However, last night and this morning we got a few thunderstorms for some…

Volume 18- being retired and a father is a double blessing for sure — Welcome back. Sunday was a special day for me. Even though I didn't see my kids in person, my daughter called me (she will be here for the 4th of July) and my son visited today since he works on the weekends. Father’s Day is a day of reflection for…