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    Trout sense
    therockettman
    • Mar 31
    • 3 min

    Trout sense

    This blog post explores what trout see, hear and smell in their habitat.
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    Which type of retiree are you?
    therockettman
    • Mar 16
    • 2 min

    Which type of retiree are you?

    Which type or retiree are you? Explore your approach to retirement with this blog post inspired by Nancy Schlossberg.
    33 views0 comments
    How to start an evening
    therockettman
    • Mar 7
    • 2 min

    How to start an evening

    Some of our favorites for launching a culinary evening!
    13 views0 comments
    Retirement in crisis - part II
    therockettman
    • Mar 3
    • 3 min

    Retirement in crisis - part II

    When the crisis forces your hand on retirement. Here are some examples of resilience.
    55 views0 comments
    Stocking up!
    therockettman
    • Feb 17
    • 2 min

    Stocking up!

    This blog post chronicles a volunteer excursion to release trout in Holmes and Accotink creek in Fairfax County, Virginia.
    701 views0 comments
    Optimizing a small kitchen
    therockettman
    • Feb 16
    • 2 min

    Optimizing a small kitchen

    How to work around a small kitchen by leveraging remote storage and outside spaces.
    21 views0 comments
    'Shaking a stick' in chilly water - part II
    therockettman
    • Feb 4
    • 3 min

    'Shaking a stick' in chilly water - part II

    This blog post explains how to dress and gear up for winter fly-fishing
    238 views0 comments
    Cookbook hat trick
    therockettman
    • Feb 1
    • 2 min

    Cookbook hat trick

    These are the cookbooks that have inspired me the most over the years.
    15 views0 comments
    Venison hat trick
    therockettman
    • Jan 20
    • 2 min

    Venison hat trick

    If you are a fan of venison, you should find an enticing dish among the three recipes covered by my most recent blog post.
    44 views2 comments
    'Shaking a stick' in chilly water
    therockettman
    • Jan 6
    • 3 min

    'Shaking a stick' in chilly water

    This blog post highlights tactics for trout fishing during winter in Northern Virginia.
    888 views0 comments
    A sparkling affair
    therockettman
    • Dec 29, 2020
    • 2 min

    A sparkling affair

    Sparkling wine is not just for the holidays. It is a year-round affair!
    19 views0 comments
    Christmas traditions
    therockettman
    • Dec 23, 2020
    • 2 min

    Christmas traditions

    This blog post presents our favorite holiday traditions, among them cheese fondue and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs.
    58 views0 comments
    Travel to Aruba
    therockettman
    • Nov 30, 2020
    • 3 min

    Travel to Aruba

    One Happy Island (especially during a pandemic) With a free week between teaching assignments at the end of October, I was keen to find a...
    18 views0 comments
    Snorkeling in Aruba
    therockettman
    • Nov 30, 2020
    • 3 min

    Snorkeling in Aruba

    Snorkeling opportunities in Aruba, especially to view sea turtles.
    14 views0 comments
    Trade out the Turkey - part II
    therockettman
    • Nov 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    Trade out the Turkey - part II

    Here are some thoughts on an unconventional Thanksgiving Dinner combining turkey, cranberry, squash and apple in an unusual way.
    38 views0 comments
    Travel to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    therockettman
    • Oct 30, 2020
    • 3 min

    Travel to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Tips for a great visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park including Clingman's Dome, Cades Cove Loop and Grotto Falls.
    20 views1 comment
    How much is enough - part II
    therockettman
    • Oct 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    How much is enough - part II

    This blog post features different savings and investment plans to achieve your retirement goals.
    89 views2 comments
    Maryland trout water hat trick
    therockettman
    • Oct 12, 2020
    • 2 min

    Maryland trout water hat trick

    This blog post covers three trout waters that are considered the best in the state of Maryland.
    349 views0 comments
    Stocking up! - part III
    therockettman
    • Oct 2, 2020
    • 4 min

    Stocking up! - part III

    This blog post suggests trout flies that will work best at attracting recently stocked trout
    282 views0 comments
    Fly Fishing for Trout in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    therockettman
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 4 min

    Fly Fishing for Trout in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    This blog post covers fly fishing for trout in the Tennessee portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
    311 views0 comments
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