In case you’re wondering – Yes! It has been a while since I last blogged. I know that in the beginning I said I would not have a regular schedule of writing but I promise you I had not intended to leave over two months between them. It’s true that Diane and I have been extremely busy the last few weeks but that’s not the main reason. The fact of the matter is, I’ve not felt that I had anything particularly interesting to share, which is a little troubling if you think about it.
Since the last blog Diane and I have entertained family on three different occasions, all with many trips to the abundance of attractions around the area. We’ve taken a week-long road trip with one of our neighbors in the RV to Charleston and Winston-Salem (thankfully right before the tragic flooding our friends to the South suffered). We had some fabulous Southern cooking and visited some historical sites and have vowed to return soon. We took a week and visited our youngest daughter Britt and her husband Jesse in Connecticut and we have also been enjoying the most beautiful beginning to the fall leaf color change we can remember. So we’ve been busy and quite frankly having a terrific time together.
Previous blogs have also been fairly long, (too long if you ask some 😜), and so I think I’ve fallen into a trap of wanting to make each blog have a meaningful point, or always have to relate some really enlightening reference to life in retirement. But quite honestly I’ve missed my chats with you and I’m starting to believe that it really doesn’t have to be some insightful, or even overly interesting topic that puts my fingers on the keyboard. That sometimes it’s OK to just check in and say hi and not always have to have a “point” at all.
So that’s what this (short) blog is for, to say “hi” and let you all know that life is good and that this particular blog entry doesn’t really have a point at all! Diane and I are loving life, making a few mistakes, but generally just having a lot of fun. To quote a line from one of my favorite inspirational writings, Desiderata
“And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”
Yup, I guess it is.
So, until the next one……Namaste
P.S. Don’t forget you can leave a comment, I’d love to hear from you.
My Side of the Mountain 
Rob N Adrienne Adams
October 21, 2015 at 9:24 pm
Great to hear from you, hope retirement is treating you well.
Jimmy Drew
October 21, 2015 at 10:17 pm
Well my friend, I can’t tell you how much I envy you. You have a plan and working your plan… Wish the Dolphins could do as well!!! 😉 Anyway, blog anytime, love hearing about your adventures.. I am closing in on 70 and of course still working and loving it. I know, I should get a life like you have but working is my life and I love it. Have more vacation than I can possibly use. So far Rich and Max feel I am adding value and as long as I do that Keith I will continue to work. FYI John Hoffman has been ill.. and off for a while.. I am beginning to think he won’t come back. I really respect him Keith and wish I knew more but he wants to keep it private. FPL is my family… and life is good. Always good to hear from you… please keep blogging!!!!
nicolosoclan
October 25, 2015 at 9:15 am
So glad you guys are enjoying your time together on the mountain. We miss you! Xoxo
thekindercook
October 29, 2015 at 1:16 pm
Hello Keith!
I love reading your posts not only because they are usually quite insightful and have some great nuggets of wisdom in them, but also because as I read them, I hear the words in your voice and it’s like having a little conversation with you. I know from my own experiences blogging, the feeling that if you’re going to say something it should be meaningful, and I just want to say that your voice, your writer’s voice in of itself is meaningful. You always tell a good tale and bring a bit of positivity and charm into your reader’s day and as a writer that is a job well done! Hope to catch up soon!
Adel