Richmond and Petersburg Virginia Trip

 I would have loved to go inside here...

The Poe Museum is closed on Mondays. I will go back to Virginia to look inside.  I have plenty of pictures I'd like to share with you all from my trip to Virginia! Let's go!

A quaint breakfast spot in downtown Richmond with natural offerings!

Did I escape? No lol!

A great Thai dish from downtown Richmond

Star Power!  

Shopping at the Mall in Petersburg, Virginia!

I really missed you guys! I have just retired for the second time.  So I'm trying really hard not to reenter the workforce and get in some travel, relaxation, and time with my family. I have two daughters, one granddaughter, and 3 great-grandsons.  My youngest daughter does not have children, and she recently relocated from Houston, Texas, to Portland, Oregon. My oldest daughter and her daughter and grandchildren live in Carbondale, IL. 

Guess what, guys, I am going to Chicago to meet up with my oldest daughter and her crew for her birthday in September! I can't wait, as we are all originally from Chicago; so it is a homecoming of sorts to all be there together. She is doing our itinerary for the trip. I know we are going to Navy Pier, Sears Tower, the Magnificent Mile, and Chinatown for starters. Garnett's Popcorn is calling my name. 

I would not be honest with you if I said I am a bit wary of this stage in my life. I wonder if I am going to be alright? Will I be able to do things independently? I have many questions at this fork in the road. But it helps me to talk about it and share it with you! 

What stage of life are you in? Are you young and just starting out? Are you raising children? Or are you like me? 

Well, bye for now. I will be talking to you guys soon, with pictures from Chicago!

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