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Discovering the Exciting World With Our New E-Bikes
We began discussing the idea of purchasing e-bikes a few years back, but we were soon overwhelmed by the multitude of options available....
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The Advantages of Downsizing Your Home
Considering downsizing your life? Why you might want to consider it now.
Jan 33 min read
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Carmel Christkindlemarkt
November 23rd and 24th, 2024 It's time! Time to think about planning yourself a visit to the Christkindlemarkt in Carmel Indiana. I can...
Nov 24, 20242 min read
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Between Holidays In Salt Lake City And Park City Utah
We love to take a trip between Christmas and New Years. This year that trip was to Utah. The temperatures were going to be about what...
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Yay Us! Our First 5K.
This was the first 5k for all of us. We signed up in March and even rearranged vacation time to get this one in. There were two of us in...
Jun 22, 20243 min read
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Fall 2023: New England
In the spirit of keeping it real, we are a little behind on our blogs. This two-week trip was taken the last week of September and the...
Jun 13, 202410 min read
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💗 Put Your Heart Into It 💗
While taking walks with my husband over the years, I’ve noticed, that my heart rate has always been way higher than his. I get winded way...
Jun 8, 20242 min read
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My Badass Mama
She probably never would have referred to herself as a badass, but since losing my mom in February, I can’t seem to think of her any...
May 12, 20242 min read
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2023 Goal Results for Brian
I believe the best way to hold yourself accountable for goals is to make them public. Then add them into your daily lifestyle so they...
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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How Much Time Do You Waste?
Is wasting time actually a waste? The current audiobook I am listening to is called "The Mountain Is You". The other day as I was...
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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A Blast at the Oldenburg Freudenfest : Biggest Little German Festival in Indiana
Welcome back to the Cook Journey blog where we take you with us as we Experience Life! On Saturday July 15th, we jumped into the SUV and...
Jul 17, 20234 min read
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The Number 3: A Symbol of Balance, Harmony, and Completeness
A Brief History The number three has been considered a special number for centuries. It is often associated with concepts such as...
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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The V60: A Guide to Pour-Over Coffee Brewing
History The V60 was invented by the Japanese company Hario in 1960. It was inspired by the cone-shaped dripper used in the Japanese tea...
Jun 10, 20233 min read
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Great Evening for Blues Music
I haven't had this much killer music all in one day in a long time. My best friend, Jay Tyler, and I took an Uber and headed to...
Jun 4, 20232 min read
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A Comfortable and Stylish POANG Chair from IKEA: The Perfect Choice for Audiophiles
We recently traveled to IKEA in Cincinnati, OH. We were on our way through during one of our recent road trips. More on that trip in...
May 30, 20232 min read
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ROAD TRIP April 2023: National Parks and Breweries
This trip started out with a plan to be in the convertible, however as leaving time drew closer, the chances of rain became higher....
Apr 25, 20236 min read
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