Rolayne Martin Volpe

Birthday week (weekend) -- Salem, Massachusetts; Portland, Maine; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; and our hometown (Ohio). Making memories for my no-go years in the rocker of my 80s and 90s lol. Last year of my 50s! Where does the time go?!?!

But I definitely needed some downtime after a go-go week!

We got in early to see Omaha Beach at Normandy. Very nice visit. Grateful for the sacrifices others have made so I have the freedoms I have every day. Take a moment today to be thankful and grateful and appreciative of every comfort you have in your life. Hug your loved ones. Headed down to stand on the beach for a moment of silence.

I love my job as a court reporter. Yes, it has it's challenging days, but overall, I LOVE what I do. It's my main stream of income. But you all know I love dabbling in side businesses! LOL Recently I took a break from all of my side businesses just to get moved and do a lot of self-care. Moving to Ohio was a trying move for me. I think maybe because I'm older AND I just wasn't ready to leave beautiful Colorado!

I am getting more settled in our new place. But I can say I never thought I would say: Yeah, I live in Ohio. LOL

As my brother Chad says: Anyone that lives north of I-10 is a damn yankee! LOL Ugghh, I'm in yankee land, y'all!