A number of months ago I created a paper chain with a link for every month remaining until I plan to retire. I hung the chain in my home office and every month as Gerry and I have ceremoniously ripped off another link. I’m starting a new series today where I’ll share my thoughts in,…
Month: January 2013
January Melancholy
We arrived home from enjoying a sunny and warm week in Playa Del Carmen one week ago and ever since then I’ve been struggling to get back in the groove of life. I’ve been in a funk. At first I chalked it up to fatigue from the long flight and adjusting to the time zone…
The Annual Check-Up
How’s your diet? Agh. I knew he was going to ask. I lie. Again. It’s good! I’m being very careful. Lots of fresh fruit and veggies, raw mostly. Or steamed. No butter or heavy sauces. He nods slowly, looking me in the eye, and I can’t help but wonder if he knows I’m exaggerating the…
On Vacation
For a number of years Gerry and I were blessed to be able to take a winter vacation and escape to the sunshine. Then, four years ago something happened that put a stop to our tropical getaways. A grandson. Followed, six months later, by a granddaughter. It’s true what they say: a baby changes everything….
Retirement
First thing this morning I read another thought-provoking post on Lynne Spreen’s blog, Any Shiny Thing, about Hillary Clinton’s recent medical challenges. In the article, Spreen speculated she may be contemplating retiring from public life, in part because “Some things are more important than being Leader of the Free World. Like sleeping in, or turning…