Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Decking the Halls… and Our Calendar: December with the Retired Rahns


December has a way of filling calendars fast, but this year, we got to choose how ours filled. As the Retired Rahns, Don and I leaned into the season by saying yes to festive outings, small adventures, and moments that felt joyful rather than rushed. With no pressure to do it all, our Wander Years December became less about traditions we “should” keep and more about experiences we truly wanted, proving that sometimes the best holiday magic is the kind you create for yourself.














































































The Wander Years...Taking Time to Celebrate and Honor Two Amazing People

In January, I was at mom's house when she received the phone call. It was time to select the date for Dad's internment at Arlington ...