The novelty is dissipating. After the first two whirlwind weeks of paper chases, wandering around wondering what the heck we just did, discovering, and trying new things, we are awakening …
Library Cards Are as Powerful as Credit Cards for Overseas Living
I was in the fourth grade and I’d spent three years in the slow reading group when, with the flip of some internal switch, I could READ! Not just words …
Our Spanish Journey – Together and Apart
We’ve had months to plan our transatlantic migration to Spain. But, no matter how we planned, how carefully we researched our options, no matter how successfully we negotiated the preliminaries, …
How We Got Our Non-Lucrative Spanish Residence Visa Application Right
View PostLiving Small: Our Approach to Consumption
When Susan and I decided to retire a year early, I worked out a comprehensive financial plan for early-retirement. The plan called for us to conscientiously economize for two years, …
More Than 2000 Miles on Our Way
Two peeps, one dog, and four cats drive from Salem, Oregon to Pewaukee, Wisconsin in a Subaru Forester. And survive. What did we learn about traveling with cats? Well, for …
A Quick House Sale Makes for Our Busy July
Due to a hot housing market, we faced down the challenge of downsizing our 2400 sq ft home to the few boxes we’re bringing to Spain in 30 days. It …
Why We Started Streaking at Our Age
I remember streaking back in the 1970’s. I even tried it a few times…with friends under the cloak of darkness when not many people were around. It was a youthful …
I Thought My Stuff Was Different
I thought my stuff was different, confessions after a first time garage sale. I thought my stuff was different, confessions after a first time garage sale. We aren’t garage sale …
On Leaving Our Pets Behind
How do you say Adios in Spanish? We’ve kept their ashes, photos, collars and tags but the time has come. We’re heading to Spain and we’ll be leaving many of …
Five Reasons Why We Prefer Morning Workouts
View PostPresident Trump and Americans Abroad
While we were on a trip to Valencia, Spain to check out our new home possibilities, President Trump said in a press conference, “other countries have been taking advantage of …
A Day on Blue Bikes in Valencia
View PostWe Haven’t Been to the Gym in More Than a Year. It’s Been Great.
More than a year ago we walked into our gym ready for a workout only to learn nearly every one of our fitness classes — kickboxing twice a week, my …
Planning Tools for Our International Move
It’s time to get serious about turning that unorganized information into a stepwise action plan. Pet passports, visas, insurance, international banking,… when you’re moving to a new country there’s a …