While in the “Star City” of Roanoke, DOS and I stayed at the Courtyard Hotel by Marriott, located near the airport. My sister Jenni (from Maryland) joined us a day later, and stayed with us for four nights as well.…
Summer in Roanoke – August 2020
This year in 2020 has been like no other we’ve ever experienced, thanks to the COVID-19 which is plaguing the world. Like everyone else we are dealing with it the best we can. Fortunately I retired last December and no…
Déjà Vu in Roanoke
It’s March 2nd now, and here is a quick and overdue update from us. We are still in Roanoke, going on 3 weeks now. Now that I’m retired I’ve said (like many fellow retirees) “How did I ever have time…
Happy Birthday Summer!
In my last post I noted DOS and I have been living in Roanoke, Virginia temporarily as we assist my parents with their healthcare and transportation needs. My parents are both doing much better, but Dad still has a ways…
July in Roanoke
It’s now the middle of July, and I’m temporarily staying in my hometown of Roanoke, Virginia. After the wonderful July 4th holiday in the Naples area with DOS, I headed up to Roanoke (alone) for a month or so…
Happy Thanksgiving from Roanoke 2018
I’m way behind in my blogging, but on this day of thanks, would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I’m staying with my brother Andy this week at his house in Roanoke, and am visiting with my parents…
Father’s Day Week in Roanoke
Steve (DOS) and I spent Father’s Day weekend/week in Roanoke, Virginia, and as always enjoyed being back home in Virginia where I grew up. It’s always feels like I’m being welcomed home when I see the Blue Ridge Mountains, and…
Day trip along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway to Chateau Morrisette
I’ve been up in Virginia for the last month or so while my parents are both recovering from separate falls. While I’ve been working remotely during the week, and visiting the parents twice-daily, by the time the weekend came, Steve…
Beautiful Autumn in Roanoke
It’s been nearly a month now since I’ve been in Roanoke, and it’s definitely a beautiful Autumn season now. My company has been nice enough to let me work from Roanoke for the last month, while my parents are here…
Coming Soon . . . Tiananmen’s Square and The Great Wall of China!
Yes, I left off the last post in the middle of our China trip. I’ve already started the posts for Tiananmen’s Square, The Forbidden City, and The Great Wall of China, but I need to upload photos of those to…