I began to work many years ago and my job involved interactions and sometimes very stressful conversations and lengthy discussions with people, employees, government officials, and unhappy folks. At that point in my life, I pretty much gave up idle chatter. Therein lies one of the challenges of retirement — there are no colleagues…
Month: June 2014
Voting
Here is the view from my voting machine. In the process of being only one of about five folks voting, all easily over 65 and two in a wheelchair, I began to think about why I vote or feel like I should vote. Where are the other 85% of the registered voters who are…
End of Spring Sunset
Enjoying the end of a lovely day here in Ocean City….almost summer. Sometimes it is hard to say how beautiful life is and then nature shows the uniqueness of this day.
Dad
Today is a day to remember fathers. Not all are created equal and some did not choose to be fathers or stick around to finish the process. Many have and will continue to be nurturing, supportive, and loving dads. My dad was not a perfect man. He was a good man. Born in 1911, he…
Flag Day
So beautiful an evening to observe the special salute to the flag on Flag Day, June 14, 2014.
Ocean City Airshow
Ocean City Maryland has an airshow that is held on 16th Street at the Boardwalk. One of the nicest parts of living here in June is the fly-by of the jets and the B-25’s as the planes turn back across the Assawoman Bay to make another pass along the ocean beach. The Blue Angels are…
Seasonal Strawberry and Rhubarb Pie
When I was growing up my father grew rhubarb in his garden. My mother would fix a strawberry and rhubarb pie this time of year when the strawberries were plentiful. I never liked it as a child but I always feel wistful when I would think of the smells and watching my mom prepare it. Recently…
The Morning Papers
A luxury that comes with retirement, especially if you are a news junkie, is reading many newspapers online while having coffee in the morning for as long as you would like. During the winter I do this while listening to Mike and Mike on ESPN. Then, I check out the usually ever-changing national weather periodically by switching…
Late Spring at the Beach
While the spectacular view appears to be the same, every evening is unique. Today the baby mallards were swimming up the marsh gut and the marsh fox was frolicking across the marsh searching for breakfast this morning. Every moment of your retirement is well spent with beauty and relaxation.
