A hot summer walk to the library for a DVD and a new book turns into a refreshing downtown break at LeBauer Park, sparking a reflection on Greensboro’s beautifully designed Fisher Park.

To avoid the trap of infinite sitting and thinking, I'm adapting the flexible block schedule I used as a professor to bring a gentle, focus-driven rhythm to my early retirement days.

Recent rain and newly cleared privets have brought the front yard hostas back to life.

The backyard shed revamp is officially underway with the first coat of paint, on its way to a fresh, color-drenched look.

Progress on the front yard landscape timbers and the backyard apothecary, topped off with the installation of a shiny new rain gauge.

A quick snapshot on the serendipity of bringing home fresh garden tomatoes and yellow squash from a visit to my parents' house.

A reminiscent look at a spring stroll through Madrid's Parque de la Montaña, reflecting on the choice to live fully in the moment while traveling and the upcoming plan to slowly share those adventures from home.

Beating the summer heat with a new weekend tradition: walking to the downtown library to recreate a classic Blockbuster movie night.

I’d prefer a harvest of Cherokee purples, but today we’re celebrating two humble banana peppers and the unglamorous reality behind an Instagram-worthy garden photo.