Monthly Archives: January 2011

Day 29 – dog for sale

I wrote in my other blog over the weekend that I felt like I was living a life of luxury (the luxury of time off with money, where I could do whatever I want).  Today, I feel more like the … Continue reading

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Day 26 – a day of presentations

I had to set aside my normal routine today so I could do one thing:  Create a presentation.  At 2PM today, I will give a presentation in my wife’s classroom on my college experience, my work experience, and any words … Continue reading

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Day 25 – I am truly blessed

Well, today was a different day.  My wife took the day off so she could work… if that makes sense.  She was getting behind on grading papers (really, I haven’t seen her for over a week or so because of … Continue reading

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Day 24 – kids, friends, jobs and the possibility of travel

The kids were home today (a teacher in-service day) so much of my time was spent with them.  It was a very enjoyable experience!  The highlight of my day – shopping at Walmart with them. I also had lunch today … Continue reading

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Day 23 – in a funk

The days are all beginning to run together; time has no meaning.  I wonder if this is what retirement will feel like?  I’m beginning to see why people often die shortly after retirement – they have nothing to live for… … Continue reading

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Day 22 – averting church wars

Today began with a “Starbucks” meeting prior to the church meeting.  Unfortunately, I went to the wrong Starbucks so I was late (hey, my city has eight Starbucks!).  There were three of us who would later be meeting with two … Continue reading

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Day 18 – Wii Fit is tiring

I told myself this morning that I was taking another day off, but I sort of got bored so I began to do stuff.  It was a high pollen day outside, so rather than walk, I decided to get on … Continue reading

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Day 17 – learning to relax

OK, this is more like day 16-17. On Tuesday morning, I came to realize that I had no “A” priorities to accomplish (things that must be done today), so I started working on my “B” priorities (things that must be … Continue reading

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Day 15 – the best is yet to come

Both yesterday and today began with fog.  I love fog!  The world seems so eerie and mysterious in fog. Today is also the day that I lose my Blockbuster one-month all-you-can-view video pass.  I’m happy to get rid of it, … Continue reading

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Day 12 – unpacking dusty boxes

Yeah!  I’m feeling much better! Today I made several phone calls, cleaned my home office, and began the work of unpacking 10 boxes (8 accumulated years!) of stuff from my now former corporate window office.  I’m really going to miss … Continue reading

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