Welcome to Castle Ryan, my new house that I hope to transform into a home. It was about 16 years ago that I last made…
In the past several months, I have hinted at Big Things that are afoot – and I even came close to saying outright said that…
With the start of the new year, it’s time to start thinking about new things. New goals, new adventures, and new life. In recent years,…
My overarching goal for 2023 was “simply me”. The objective was to focus on my needs and to prioritise them a bit (something I have…
Well, it has finally happened. I have finally applied for settled status in the UK. And let me just say, it’s not been without a…
It has been more than 22 years since I first arrived in Scotland, and now it’s time to test my knowledge of this place I…
One of the sorrows of death is the “unfinished” things. No matter how well-planned or how expected death is, there is always going to be…
Today is the start of my annual letter-writing month, which means another call for letter receivers! It also means another challenge to others to write…
Food is an important part of my life. Not just for the nutritional necessities or the flavourful enjoyment, but for the social and cultural importance…
Welcome to a new year and a new set of personal goals and objectives. My primary focus for 2023 is me. Of course, that is…
With 2022 quickly making an exit, it’s time for my annual goal wrap-up and review. And then, I am ready to move on! My overarching…
I am a runner, as I’ve declared on countless occasions. Indeed, I am a varsity runner, as evidenced by my varsity letter from my high…
I have long kept a journal or diary of some fashion or another. Indeed, I began dabbling in the art of journalling as a young…
Yesterday was a day of geocaching with my friend and his wee dug. And not just a day of geocaching: A record-breaking day of geocaching.…
Yesterday was the 4th of July, which means Independence Day in America. And that means parades, barbeques, fireworks, and for some of us, Fun Runs!…
Today marks the halfway point of 2022 – and the halfway point for my goal of running 750 miles for the year. All thanks to…
My primary 2022 goal is to “seek answers, solutions, or improvement for life, the universe, and everything” – a goal set in part because 20+22=42.…
I have joined the Rebel Badge Club and am looking forward to earning “adult merit badges” over the coming weeks and months as part of…
I normally write a pitch for Letter Writing Month at the start of February, but it’s 2022 and things are crazy in 2022. So, instead…
I had so many amazing plans for a motivated, positive start to 2022. But here I am, at the start of the third month of…