Home and Garden, Xan & Bob

Our Dream. Five Years Later.

Have you ever taken a leap of faith? Thrown caution to the wind? Taken a chance? Followed a dream? If you did, did it turn out more amazing than you ever dreamed? Five years ago, we had sold or given away 95% of our belongings. We packed and shipped 70 boxes. The remaining items we… Continue reading Our Dream. Five Years Later.

Friends, Home and Garden, Inhabitants, Vineyard, Xan & Bob

February Bids Farewell

February has bid us farewell. What a month it was. Bob and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on the third. Our plans had been to renew our vows but that wasn't possible this year with the current COVID-19 restrictions in place here. So, we enjoyed a small gathering with four friends over lunch. They… Continue reading February Bids Farewell

Events, Family, Friends, Holidays, Xan & Bob

Enjoying the Passing of Time

Well, we're half way through December. My last post was the day before Thanksgiving. Time seems to have flown since then. Oh, let's be honest...it was flying before that as well. We enjoyed a "different" Thanksgiving with only four friends. As always there was plenty of food and laughter to go around. After dinner we… Continue reading Enjoying the Passing of Time

Family, Friends, Holidays, Xan & Bob

A Different Thanksgiving That Can Make A Difference

With Thanksgiving in America tomorrow there is a lot of talk about how different the holidays will be this year. Why wouldn't they be different...everything else about 2020 has been different. For those who are used to family traditions and your family being together for Thanksgiving...I say hold on to the memories and cherish them.… Continue reading A Different Thanksgiving That Can Make A Difference