Hello Pam, I'm touched that you're still looking in here - despite the dearth of posts! I keep vowing to do better - and nothing happens! Retirement lethargy.
One of the troubles is that less happens. But then I used to write about my work and you never did. You maintain a mysterious silence about your life outside going to the theatre etc.
That sums it up, Pam - less happens! Never thought I'd say it, but I'd happily go back to work part time - and not only for the money. I think retirement feels like living life on a smaller stage. Despite an interesting volunteering role and still having the energy to keep up with all the attractions of London. On the plus side, it's no longer a frantic dash to get to the theatre for a 7pm start!
I know what you mean, but I'm too busy for work! I do miss being with young people, and I miss, a bit, feeling useful to the wider world. But what with coffees with friends, and gardening, and choirs and grandchildren, and Duolingo, and ... doing the crossword... there's no time! And I haven't made a quilt since March and feel very deprived of that. And then, Duolingo. And reading. I wonder what you used to work at? I think you were either an academic or maybe a high-up civil servant. Maybe a museum curator. Hmm.
I wish I had been a high-up civil servant, Pam - I'd have a much better pension! Funny you should say that, because I did all the entrance exams back in the day - well, my dad did warn me I was making a stupid decision!
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Oh, lucky you. She did have a most amazing face, didn't she?
Hello Pam, I'm touched that you're still looking in here - despite the dearth of posts! I keep vowing to do better - and nothing happens! Retirement lethargy.
One of the troubles is that less happens. But then I used to write about my work and you never did. You maintain a mysterious silence about your life outside going to the theatre etc.
That sums it up, Pam - less happens! Never thought I'd say it, but I'd happily go back to work part time - and not only for the money. I think retirement feels like living life on a smaller stage. Despite an interesting volunteering role and still having the energy to keep up with all the attractions of London. On the plus side, it's no longer a frantic dash to get to the theatre for a 7pm start!
I know what you mean, but I'm too busy for work! I do miss being with young people, and I miss, a bit, feeling useful to the wider world. But what with coffees with friends, and gardening, and choirs and grandchildren, and Duolingo, and ... doing the crossword... there's no time! And I haven't made a quilt since March and feel very deprived of that. And then, Duolingo. And reading. I wonder what you used to work at? I think you were either an academic or maybe a high-up civil servant. Maybe a museum curator. Hmm.
I wish I had been a high-up civil servant, Pam - I'd have a much better pension! Funny you should say that, because I did all the entrance exams back in the day - well, my dad did warn me I was making a stupid decision!
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