Hey, almost to milestone post #50…….haven’t had a comment in at least a month, but the posts will keep on coming. The six month mark seemed to be a good time to make an initial assessment of this retired life. Overall, I approve! Certainly not missing being part of the full time workforce, and very Continue reading
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#44 – Road Trip!
I love a road trip. Just got back Sunday and will be taking off on another short one tomorrow AM. Will get back to retirement subjects on the next post, but then again, road trips are one of my fun retirement adventures. This was a five-day, multi-purpose solo trip up north. For some, these details Continue reading
#41 – Remembering Glen Shipman
Thanks to USNA classmate DB for resending the email about Glen’s passing away last Sunday morning from “numerous health issues and illnesses he had endured over the years”. As Glen’s obituary highlighted, he excelled on the piano and in gymnastics, and I remember him singing during our Plebe Summer marches- he was one of the Continue reading
#27 – “My Cup Runneth Over….”
I’m not sure how this post is going to come across (Of course there’s a good chance it won’t be read for a couple of months or years). It’s intended to cover many of our thoughts and preparations while transitioning to the retired life. The “Cup Runneth Over” reference is of course Biblical, coming from Continue reading