Thankful

Much to Be Thankful For in Sequim

I’m thankful for many things, and I count my blessings almost daily. I am so thankful to have raised my children in Sequim, to have had my law practice downtown Sequim, to have my real estate brokerage in a place where so many incredible people come to buy homes and live the remainder of their

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Will You Die Today?

Will you die today? You’ll discover shortly why I’m asking you this question. 64,000 people will die today around the world, and 35 million people will die this year. What makes you so sure you will not be one of the 35 million this year? You and I have no idea how much time we

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The Key to Happiness

I’ve reflected on how it is that happiness is so prevalent in Sequim among so many retirees. I’ve written about how Sequim is the happiest place I’ve ever lived, and my own research in communicating with hundreds of Sequim residents who have retired in Sequim from all over the United States has proven that many

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City of Poulsbo

The City of Poulsbo is an amazing little town, although compared to Sequim, it is not so little. Poulsbo is about an hour’s drive from Sequim. It was a Sunday afternoon, and the sun was out, and it was a gorgeous day. So I took a drive to Silverdale, ate lunch at the Olive Garden,

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Hollywood Escape From Fame and Fortune to Paradise (aka Sequim)

Fame and fortune are not all they’re cracked up to be, and let’s face it, in our culture fame and fortune are constantly promoted as the keys to happiness and a wonderful life. I’ve spent time with several Hollywood success stories who lived that lifestyle for decades and now live in Sequim, Washington. What they told me, not only about

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Sequim Home Business

Operating a Sequim home business has always been popular for retirees in the Sequim area, but it is becoming more and more popular for two huge reasons. In this article I’ll explain why a Sequim home business is such a good idea for almost any retiree. Sequim Home Business – It Makes Sense Who retires

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Sequim Electric Rates

Sequim electric rates are a fraction of what they are in southern California. My monthly electric bill averages $125 per month. I have a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Sequim with 1,850 square feet all one one level, and my Sequim electric rates are quite reasonable. June, July, August, and September were all $67

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Another Day in Sequim (aka Paradise)

It’s another day in Sequim, and I am loving it. This morning I awoke early and enjoyed a cup of coffee and some fresh air on my Sequim property as I walked around my two and a half acres with my dog, Titus. It was a chilly but invigorating morning, and as I always do,

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Where Do I Want to Retire?

Where do I want to retire is a question that must be asked and answered definitively before you start shopping for houses. That doesn’t mean you can’t take a look at what is available in an area, but you can actually do that online from anywhere you have an Internet connection. Of course, you can

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Starbucks in Sequim

I love Starbucks in Sequim, but then I love any Starbucks. What is better than a Starbucks double short latte extra hot? Not a soda. Not shopping at Home Depot. Not the evening news, and not even ____. [You fill in the blank.] Well, the point is Starbucks in Sequim is a great place to enjoy

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How Can I Be Happy?

Isn’t the question, “How can I be happy?” arguably the ultimate question in life? When we were young, most of us had all kinds of ideas about how we are going to be happy our whole lives. Do you remember thinking that your parents had no clue, but you would live differently? Then reality hits when we have

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The Older I Get The Better I Become

“The older I get . . .”  How would you finish that sentence? Maybe you’ve heard the humorous answer, “The older I get, the better I was.” I laugh when I hear that, but I was thinking about that statement today during my jog through Robin Hill Park in Sequim (I’m 59), and I found

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Winter in Sequim and Skiing or Snowboarding

Why is Sequim so great?   There are a lot of reasons, but here’s something I experienced this weekend.   I took my daughter and my grandson for their first snowboarding lessons at Snoqualmie, which is a little more than a two hour drive from Sequim.   For a great recreational activity like skiing and

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