Midlife – Travel, Fun and Adventure

Travel plans, family health scares and life behind the scenes make for interesting stories. Today’s post is all about our family’s appendicitis coincidences that are a bit weird! See you later- I’m off on a big trip so I’ll be taking a blogging break for a while.

I love books and here’s what I’ve been reading this month. You’re welcome to join the monthly linkup and share your latest reads with others. #whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge #WOYBS #amreading #books

A very hard story to tell and one that has taken me years to be able to write about. When a school excursion in another country goes horribly wrong and you are only 17 years old.

Explore our adventure from Kelowna to Vancouver, featuring stunning views, city highlights, and a memorable bike ride through Stanley Park. This is the eighth postcard…

Bike rides, Tumbatrek steps, Tumbafest music, a new hairstyle, book club discussions and gym sessions. Life can be serious but you can still dance in…

Reluctantly we left Halcyon Hot Springs after a massage and a soak and headed to Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. We loved our bike ride…

It’s time for our monthly What’s on Your Bookshelf linkup. I’ve had a great month of reading and found it hard to pick a favourite.…

The drive from Banff to Emerald Lake and then onto Halcyon Hot Springs may not have been all that far but we saw a lot…

Do you follow style icons or are you like me, lost in the wilderness marching to the sound of your own drum? I consider myself…

The drive from Lake Louise to Banff may not have been long but we managed to fit a lot into it. Banff National Park had…

The drive from Jasper to Lake Louise is a visual delight from start to finish, even in the rain! We slowed right down because the…

Do you find that January brings the pressure? This month I’ve chosen lightness whenever possible – laughing at myself, letting go a bit more, and…

From Helmcken Falls to Jasper — lakes, glaciers and rugged mountains at every turn. This is the third postcard in my Postcards from Canada series,…

Three generations. Two very excited grandchildren. 💦🎉 We spent a sun-splashed day at Jamberoo Action Park celebrating upcoming birthdays — proof that fun has no…

From Sun Peaks and Helmcken Falls is the second postcard in my new series Postcards from Canada – lakes, mountains, an open road, waterfalls -…

It’s time for our first What’s on Your Bookshelf linkup for 2026. We’re back in 2026 for more books and reviews with two new co-hosts…

Vancouver to Whistler is the first postcard in my new series Postcards from Canada – sparkling water, mountains, an open road – what a fabulous…

It’s burning hot at the moment here in Tumbarumba so it’s quite fitting that my thoughts turn to snow, especially as that’s the topic for…

Listening taught me a lot last year. This year I’m making room for SILLINESS. Chosen deliberately. Less seriousness. More silliness. Same me. Encouraged and supported…

Hello, I’m Debbie, the creator and author behind this blog. This is the world according to me…in photos, words, stories and sometimes even poetry. It’s a fun creative outlet, and as a bonus I get to meet some amazing bloggers from around the world.
My aim is to make you smile, educate you in some way, maybe inspire you and to share my world, while learning about your world too.
I love an adventure and always seem to find one – or it finds me! It keeps me feeling young.
I’m loving life and embracing the challenges that come with midlife. I’m now a grandmother x 4, and I’m as happy as a pig in mud.
Please take your time exploring my world – it’s full of stories, travels, adventures, photos and love.
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Yes, that is quite strange that so many in your family have have appendicitis! I didn’t realize it ran in…
That’s a lot of appendectomies, Deb!! What unbelievable coincidences! I’m praying that your daughter’s healing is going well and I…
Isn’t that a weird coincidence Deb? I’m glad I’m not the only family this has happened to, thanks for telling…
Once again, the two Deb’s Worlds collide! I had appendicitis when I was 12, just two weeks before we were…
Have a great trip! Sorry for the extra stress! When are you in Paris? I’ll be there for Bastille day.…
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Deb is a young-at-heart, active 60+ blogger who believes life doesn’t stop as you age— it simply shifts. After a 22-year career managing education programs in a men’s correctional centre, she was made redundant and began a new chapter. Now she can be found reading, blogging, working out, riding her ebike and travelling whenever possible. Awarded a Bravery Award from the Queen at just 17 after a tragic accident, Deb brings resilience, curiosity and perspective to her writing. She is married, has three adult daughters, and four much-loved grandchildren. You can read more of Deb’s story here
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Deb, wishing you loads of laughs and floral delights with the girl team not to mention all the sights through…