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My Life as a Coffee Whore
I am a coffee whore. I am also retired and spend my days in search of the perfect grind. I am not a cultured whore as my hedonistic ways outweigh my desire for sophistication. I’m not even a purest whore because I balk at the Americano for it exposes the raw bitterness of the coffee…
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Living Large Before 8
My retirement is about living large before 8. By “living large,” I mean engaging in adventure as well as great food and culture all before 8 p.m. Jump right to our “Living Large Before 8” itinerary by clicking here Retiring in San Miguel de Allende After my first five-day visit here in November of 2022,…
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A Foodie is Born
I’m a bit embarrassed to tell you that I’ve joined the born-again movement. For years I’ve been obsessed with counting my protein, fats, and carbs and building the ultimate performance body. It’s not that I’m throwing that all away. But I’ve plopped myself in the middle of a gourmand paradise for the winter and you…
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Hiking Adventures: San Miguel vs Niagara
What we noticed about our hiking adventures here in San Miguel de Allende is that they bear similarities to our trail adventures back in the Niagara Region of Canada. Keep in mind that we consider ourselves “seekers of the good life.” This means we want our adventures to be buttered with a little culture whether…
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Niagara Wine: Inspiration for an Airbnb
We are privileged to live in the Niagara Region and what better inspiration to start an Airbnb than the Niagara wine scene! We also took our cues from the event production and functional art fields to turn our home into a vacation rental. While we did not set out to be different, our love of…
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Stepping Into the Unknown
In this article, I share why stepping into the unknown may be the best strategy to achieving your dreams. I am writing this article as I’m driving to Mexico to spend the winter. Overwintering in a warm climate has been a dream of mine since I was young and now that dream is coming true.…
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Things To Do on Peaks Island
Looking for things to do on Peaks Island off the coast of Portland Maine? We recommend ditching all lists and heading on this vacation with an exploratory mindset. This is the perfect laid-back island that begs you to meander along its wandering coastline and hidden trails. Peaks Island Taxi Ride the Coast! Wander on the…