January arrived quietly, without fanfare or fireworks. Around here, there weren’t parades or parties, only an exchange of one calendar for the next. With the rest of the year all about doing, January is about imagining new plans for what could be.
After finishing the scrapbooking of our December cruise, we’ve decided to continue. First, pictures of our Alaskan adventure were glued in place. Another vacation was memorialized with glue and printed photos. But this getaway had many problems. The wind blew at 70 mph, while the seas were too fierce to battle. Over seven days of rough seas, ports, and excursions were canceled, limiting our Alaskan experience.
Thumbing through the new scrapbook, our January dreams turned back to room service and non-stop housekeeping help. The endless buffet available at any time, day or night. Activities prepared and at the ready. A full staff beauty salon and spa. Most importantly, the beauty of falling asleep on the high seas.
Memories flooded our brains, and then our eyes met. At that moment, these dreams became reality, and the next steps were obvious. Alaska 2.0 is on the books for 2026.
Not all dreaming requires a checklist or deadline. Dreams can take form while staring out the window at a dormant backyard while a steaming mug of Costa Rican coffee warms very cold hands following December holidays.
While the yard is waiting for us, we are waiting for the weather to warm up just a little before we begin the 2026 gardening season. With highs in the high 40’s, it’s still a little too cold for serious gardening.
Alaskan waters await our return. This time, we’ll enjoy our time among the glaciers and whales, while returning to our home away from home on the high seas.
January is a fine time to dream. It’s certainly a great time to remember fantastic vacations enjoyed just months ago. There’s plenty of time to plan the Gardens of 2026. With only two weeks left in January, there’s no time to waste.
Have a wonderful weekend. I’ll be back Monday.