Category Archives: Adventures

My Marvelous Missouri Trip

Earlier this month, I spent a week visiting some friends in Missouri. We had been planning this trip for a long time, and we decided that starting it around Labor Day weekend would work great for us both. Here are … Continue reading →

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Pictures in My Head

There are countless beloved people, places, events, and things from different parts of my life that brought me so much comfort and enjoyment. Unfortunately, many of them have died, gotten lost, been destroyed, or are otherwise no longer around on … Continue reading →

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2026 Mid-Year Goal Check-in

Since it’s about halfway through 2026, I figured I’d check in to see how my goals for this year are going so far. This always lets me see which ones are on track and which could use some improvement. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress was one of my favorite attractions at Disney World. The past tense is necessary here as it just closed down at the end of Independence Day weekend. I feel extremely sad about this as that … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Disney Trip

Last weekend, I had yet another trip to Disney World. Unlike previous trips in which I attended the same park for multiple days, this one featured a different park on both days. It was lovely and also heartbreaking. I’ll give … Continue reading →

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My Time Management Approach

I’d like to talk about my approach to time management. While plenty of people are better at this than I am, I’ve still gotten pretty good at it and used it to pursue my various interests while taking good care … Continue reading →

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A New Flourishing Phase

I realized last Saturday night that I’ve entered a new flourishing phase of my life. This was significant in part because I never thought it would happen again. Here’s what I’ve experienced lately and made this pleasantly surprising revelation possible. … Continue reading →

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My Excellent Trip to EPCOT: Part 2

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the first half of my trip to EPCOT in Disney World. Since I just completed the second half of that trip this past weekend, it’s time to recount that experience as well as … Continue reading →

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My Excellent Trip to EPCOT: Part 1

Last weekend, I spent a few days in Disney World. Since I had already visited the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom last year, I decided to check out EPCOT this time. I purchased tickets for four days … Continue reading →

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My Last Adventure at Adventure Landing

Last Saturday, I went to Adventure Landing in St. Augustine, Florida. In case you’re unfamiliar with Adventure Landing, it’s a small amusement park with various locations that typically include mini golf, go carts, laser tag, arcade games, food, and at … Continue reading →

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