Hello. My name is Darlene. Welcome to “Get Off The Futon.”
I retired a few years back and I am bound and determined to “get off the futon” and keep my life interesting and healthy. Who knows. Maybe I’ll live to be a hundred, maybe I won’t. But, my goal is to continue exploring all the cool things this world has to offer, and, at the same time, maintain a healthy lifestyle. My hope is that by sharing my stories and experiences on this site, I will provide inspiration and insight to all of you who are approaching or may already be in your golden years. And, as you comment on my posts, maybe we all can learn from you. I certainly hope so! Let’s grow old together!
Destinations. I have always loved to travel and explore. There is some adventure, but most of my travel is experiencing something different–local food, intriguing culture, awesome nature, or beautiful scenery. When I tell people about my trips, I continue to be amazed at the number of people who reply that they are living vicariously through me. That is a nice complement, but please don’t make it a habit. Life is too short and there are so many interesting things to see and do while we can. Hopefully, my posts and itineraries will help you plan your next travel!
Local Jaunts. When I am not travelling, I am home in either Florida or Maryland. Most times I am solo, because my guy (aka, My Thirsty Gator) is still working. It is very comfortable for me to be a “homebody” with my two cats (Blackjack and Athena). So, I will be using this site as a “kick in the pants” for me to get off the futon and explore what there is around my home. When you visit these areas, you will have some pretty good insight of some fun or different things to do.