Category Archives: no escape from goals

The search for the greatest hamburger

Posted on September 27, 2013 by stillalife

For the last several years my husband and I have been on a leisurely search for the perfect hamburger. I don’t hunt with the same intensity that I might approach a quest for the Fountain of Youth. I have to … Continue reading →

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Garden of translucent delights

Posted on December 18, 2012 by stillalife

I used to think retirement meant living a life of spontaneity.  In fact, that life we used to live, which consisted of dropping in on friends any day of the week and being invited to stay for dinner, driving to … Continue reading →

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How to start the summer

Posted on May 28, 2012 by stillalife

What’s your idea of a good way to kick off the summer? I know that summer is supposed to be lazy, the period when you kick back, read a good book and daydream. That, however is the summer of myth. … Continue reading →

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Giving up control to gain it?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by stillalife

It’s hard to let go of control at any stage in life. Retirement age is no exception, although I’ve found that this period gives me a much stronger sense of control.  I don’t have a boss, deadlines are those I … Continue reading →

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Bare-legged bimbo on her way to paperback fame

Posted on September 5, 2011 by stillalife

Ever since early August, when the literary agent told me my proposed memoir had no hook for readers in Ohio, I’ve been devising a plan to appeal to her and others in her trade when I have another opportunity to pitch … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the past year

Posted on June 22, 2011 by stillalife

The local public schools are closed for the summer, and since that’s where I spent much of my career, I’m reminded that it’s been about a year since I retired.  Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my first year away from … Continue reading →

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Becoming my own “tiger mom”

Posted on June 7, 2011 by stillalife

Saturday night, my husband and I heard the Charles Lloyd Quartet with Zakir Hussain. It was a spectacular evening.  We had heard Mr. Lloyd once before, maybe 30 years ago, and were as impressed now as we were then.  He … Continue reading →

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Micro lunch

Posted on March 28, 2011 by stillalife

The highlight of my day was being treated to lunch in a Microsoft cafeteria and getting close enough to a couple of Microsoft objets d’art to snap photos, all the while getting tips on how to increase visits to my … Continue reading →

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Volunteer recovery program

Posted on September 24, 2010 by stillalife

I shared a confession with my friend Jackie over coffee today.  I go to her for counsel, because some years ago — well before the normal retirement age —  she got sick of work and quit.  I find it helpful … Continue reading →

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No Summer Reading? Blame the blogs

Posted on August 13, 2010 by stillalife

Last year, friends who preceded me to the Land of Unemployment by Design led me to believe by their examples that I would be enjoying big chunks of time reading for pleasure, in other words, a return to yet another … Continue reading →

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