I've been retired from my life in public schools for almost a year now. One night at dinner, Handy asked me the above question, and I thought, What?! You mean I have to DO something?!! Of course, he has no idea what I do all day and naturally thinks I sit on my butt watching TV 24/7. I'm not afraid to admit that I asked myself that question for the first 15 minutes of my retirement. And then I just started doing exactly what I felt like doing....all the time! I feel pretty good about what I've accomplished during this first year of retirement. I spent loads of time with my kids and grandkids, which is always number one on my list. I cleaned and organized my entire house. I found things I've been looking for for 15 years and things I didn't even know I had. I hauled everything out of the attic and went through it box by box, pitching everything we don't need. I worked on the yard! I pulled weeds! I watered plants! I lunched with friends instead of 500 kids! I shopped in the middle of the day! I slept in! I cooked! It's been a grand and glorious year.
The answer to Handy's question? "Whatever I want!"
Now excuse me while I go watch me some TV.
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