Here we go...

Hello, my name is Lisa and here is a bit of my story.

I was married for 35 years to great guy who, unfortunately, died February, 2019 at only 63. He caught the flu and pneumonia, developed sepsis and A.R.D.S. (acute respiratory distress syndrome) and passed away 13 days after his diagnosis.

Little was I to know that one year later many people across the world would be dying of similar things. After his death I quickly sold our house, bought another and fully renovated the new one. I finished the renovation in October 2020 and I have now decided to go ahead and sell. The picture above will pretty much explain my motivation. If I've learned anything from my husband's untimely death and this Covid 19 pandemic it's how short life can be. I want to live a very scaled down simple and eventful life. We only live once, right? Time to see the world and live free.

Now for why I titled this blog The Liberated Canary. One of my all time favorite movies is Harold and Maude and my favorite quote from the movie is "Ah, me. free as a bird. You know, at one time I used to break into pet shops and liberate the canaries, but I decided that was an idea way before its time". I thought this was quite the fitting title for a blog. If you've never seen Harold and Maude you should watch it. I am finally liberating my inner Maude.

I'm planning on full time R.V. living. I'll start small and work up as needed. Time to head out and see the world. I want to use this blog to chronicle my adventures including the many mistakes I will likely make.

TTFN