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March Break in the Bahamas… or So I Thought

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There’s a particular kind of optimism that comes with packing for a March break cruise to the Bahamas. Sunscreen? Check. Swimsuits? Of course. Light clothes for warm, breezy evenings? Absolutely. What I didn’t pack for—what never even crossed my mind—was needing...

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Cruising from cold to warm. A welcome transition for this old bod.

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Is it just my bleary eyes or is this picture sideways?

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Cleaning My Lens: donaldnaylor.com

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Getting What We Want: donaldnaylor.com

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Growing Older: donaldnaylor.com

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Wishing I could find the sweet spot between working out and feeling sore and doing nothing and feeling sore. Does a pain free world exist for seniors?

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Did a cardio workout today and was wasted by the end of it. Beginner level, experienced coach with a no judgment approach. I’ll be back even though my body says oh no you won’t.

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This morning I left my bed, made a coffee and plugged in the Christmas lights. I sat quietly by the tree, immersed in memories of days past while snow fell and winds howled just beyond the glass. Outside, the weather might bring chaos, but inside I am content.

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Every year I struggle to find the motivation to decorate for Christmas. But then up goes the tree and I feel festive enough to do my piece without hesitation or complaint. Hohoho!

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I’m navigating a learning curve.

\n\"\"\n","summary":"","url":"https://donaldnaylor.com/2025/11/27/im-navigating-a-learning-curve/","date_published":"2025-11-27T12:23:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Don Naylor","url":"https://donaldnaylor.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F06%2F1727087.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"DonNaylor"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-11-27 12:23","date_timestamp":1764246205,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"77969041","content_html":"I took a trip out to Okotos, Alberta recently and ended up at a baseball game at Seaman Stadium, home of the Okotos Dawgs. It’s a great spot to watch a game, but what really caught my attention wasn’t the baseball, it was two words painted right on the field: “Don 100.”\n\nI had no idea what that meant at th... donaldnaylor.com","summary":"","url":"https://donaldnaylor.com/2025/11/14/i-took-a-trip-out/","date_published":"2025-11-14T13:35:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Don Naylor","url":"https://donaldnaylor.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F06%2F1727087.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"DonNaylor"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-11-14 13:35","date_timestamp":1763127344,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"77735958","content_html":"

Snow blankets the street with transformative beauty. The promise of fresh starts and renewed hopes.

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Bribed myself into a walk today with the promise of a pitstop at my neighborhood treatery. Once there, my eyes devoured all the sumptuous options, but I was happy with just a coffee. I am such a liar.

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Notable by his absence in this photo is me. It’s sadly funny how I can be so invested in doing something and a couple months later not even making an effort. Well, perhaps this little post is the first step in kickstarting my mobility goal once again. We will see.

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Opportunities abound when you live downtown. Last night, in a candlelit sanctuary, we were immersed in the music of ABBA. The Vintera String Quartet filled our hearts with joyful sound.

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Despite the category, this guy is not walking around today. My knee is protesting the whole walking around concept. Random body parts are taking turns reminding me that I’m not 35.

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A new perspective on something familiar. Reminders for me this morning of the value of seeing something from a new point of view. Of actually listening to what someone is telling me instead of dismissing their thoughts and opinions as wrong.

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I’ll miss these marina views. RV season is drawing to a close. Daylight hours are shrinking and nighttime’s temperatures are visualizing our breath as we burrow beneath the blankets in our bed.

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@shew a stunning picture enhanced by your eloquent words.

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Happy Thanksgiving! This weekend, I’m celebrating family, friends and all the good things that fill my life with meaningful purpose. We may feast on food, for sure, but we also feast on the bountiful relationships and resources that are possible because of the freedoms we have in this great country.

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@shew sounds like there’s a story to be told

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