Where to start?
It's been an extraordinarily busy summer for the two semi-retired Reeds on Castle Row. Before Ali and Beau drop in for a few days, let's catch up a bit. 1. We are still married and I still am battling weeds in the yard. 2. I went on my first cruise with Tracy, Elizabeth and new friend Breanna Stark. It was a Virgin Voyage to Cozumel and Bimini, and it was amazing. I worried about sea sickness, but you could barely feel the boat move. I worried about the crush of crowds, but it wasn't crowded, except at parties and that was fun. I didn't lose all my money at the casino, and I came away a deeper tan rather than sunburn. All told, a terrific experience, more so due to Tracy's incredible travel hacking. 3. I've started hot yoga and Pilates with Karin and Kaitlyn Ogden, who are veterans of the sweaty sport. I can't do all the things, and I once puked a little in my mouth, but made it through the class. Once, I had to take a breather and get a snack before I trus...