Enjoying Simple Pleasures in Retirement

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Perhaps one day.....

....I too can enjoy those simple pleasures. Meanwhile, I was laid off at 57, and spend my time looking for full time work or going to my part time job. Not being a government employee, I am not gauranteed an income until I die. I always thought that working hard and playing by the rules would let me enjoy a life of leisure one day. I was on track to a comfortable reirement, oh well, it was a nice dream.

Ms Brandon, hats off to you. You rolled the dice and advanced around the board to pass Go. Too many of us are stuck in jail, not being able to advance, no matter how hard we try.

Rick of MN @ Jan 28, 2009 08:54:33 AM

Enjoying Simple Pleasures in Retirement

What wonderful observations! Thank you! The Irish have a saying that "when God made time, he made plenty of it." He leaves it to us to find beauty and value in the time he gives us!

Joan Anthony of VA @ Jan 26, 2009 18:20:24 PM

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I really injoyed this article and as a 67 year old business woman I am having to work part time again in order to stay inmy home here in Pelham, NY Westchester Country. Even so I must say that I continue to share the same moment in my yard and on the porch but at my age they mean more and I am able to slow down and really see them. My Mother used to say everyone is in a rush ! It wasn't until a recent bilatoral knee surgury that I really understood what she meant. I wonder why we have to wait so long to appreciate our skills and to have confidence that sooner or later we will experience it all! I do everyday in my work and life I am thankful to say.

Thanks for reminding me why.

Jean Carlson of NY @ Jan 26, 2009 13:32:32 PM

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