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Welcome to Campfire Chat, a place where I share what I’m up to, where I’m headed next, and the little stories along the way.
From road trips and activities to simple living and life on a fixed income, this is where I post casual updates and invite you to pull up a chair and join the conversation. No social media algorithms, no arguing, and no politics, just friendly conversation.
Feel free to read along, leave a comment, or just enjoy the journey with me.
The Patio Chronicles: Coffee, Crime, and a Camera Ah, the dream: a steaming mug of coffee, a gentle morning breeze, the sweet symphony of birds singing… and then that smell. You know the one. The kind that makes your nostrils file a formal complaint. Yes, dear friends, someone’s beloved fur baby has once again designated…
How a Simple Phone Upgrade Turned Into a Customer Service Comedy Show There are some errands in life that should be simple. Picking up milk. Mailing a letter. Upgrading your phone. Unfortunately, my recent attempt to trade in my phone and switch back to an iPhone turned into one of those customer service nightmares that…
I Did a Thing So here’s the thing about retirement, you suddenly have time. Glorious, dangerous, “I could learn literally anything” time. And with that time came a question that has been rattling around in my head: What if I picked up an instrument again? Now, I’m not exactly starting from zero. Back in elementary school…
Shadow in the Shallows I just wanted to jump on and let you know that I have added a new design to my Life After 60 Store. It’s called “Shadow in the Shallows” Shadow in the Shallows captures the raw, prehistoric essence of the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) in its natural Florida habitat. As a…
🪵 Campfire Chat: Savannah Edition! 🐊🦟 Hey everyone! Pull up a chair and grab a drink, it’s time for a quick update from the road. I’ve been hunkered down at the Savannah South KOA, and man, it has been an experience. The Good, The Bad, and The Itchy First off, the location is a dream.…
Heads Up!!! Just a quick heads-up while you’re wandering around the site… You might notice that a couple of video links don’t send you over to YouTube like usual. That’s on purpose! I’m currently testing out a new video platform that lets you watch without ads, pop-ups, or random distractions yelling, “BUY THIS NOW!” every…
That Was Quick… Well… that didn’t take long. After selling the RV a couple of years ago, my wife and I decided we still had the travel bug. We still wanted to explore, still wanted to “camp,” and still wanted to get out there. So we said, “Hey, let’s try tent camping!” So we did.…
Hello and Welcome, I’m Glad You’re Here Over the past few years, Life After 60 has grown into something I’m really proud of. It’s become a place where I share travel ideas, roadside attractions, nice parks, ways to avoid being scammed, indoor and outdoor hobbies and activities, and ways to stay active and curious on…