Reflections of 2023 – Life in the Burbs

Big Tree on Big Island (That’s me under the tree!)

2023 was our 11th full year of wild and free livin’ domesticated living.

Life in the burbs is interesting… life largely revolves around kids and their activities. Every once in awhile when we are feeling a little wild, we might bake a pie or mow the lawn. And as the school calendar allows we mix in a bit of travel (Spring break in Vegas, early summer on the Big Island, Thanksgiving in Tahoe, and Christmas in Taiwan.)

It took some getting used to but we have now become fully acclimated to this relaxed, family-friendly, predictable environment. The only real surprise was the total cost.

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