Well, it’s true retirement can be hard work and yet I’m absolutely loving it. While I haven’t blogged for the last week or so, I thought I might jot down a few notes…. Continue reading “Retirement can be hard work!”
Category: early retirement
Doug, fancy curating an art exhibition?
My retirement so far, could never be described as being dull or uninteresting. The latest opportunity to emerge is being asked “Doug, fancy curating an art exhibition?”. Well, you never quite know where these things might lead, so why not. Continue reading “Doug, fancy curating an art exhibition?”
Reflections on retirement
A little while ago I was filmed by Tim Latham of Unretired LLP concerning some of my own reflections on retirement. My first six months of retirement have been amongst the happiest times in my life and it still isn’t wearing off! Continue reading “Reflections on retirement”
Walking around Rhyd-Ddu
We have been walking around Rhyd-Ddu this afternoon, that’s just Rachel and myself. One of the nice things was leaving the car at our little rented cottage and finding this stunning landscape right on our doorstep. Continue reading “Walking around Rhyd-Ddu”
5 lessons in 5 months of retirement
Here we are in January 2019 and I’ve been retired for five months. Time to reflect, take stock and consider 5 lessons from 5 months of retirement. Continue reading “5 lessons in 5 months of retirement”
My review of 2018
In thinking ahead to my review 2018, there’s no denying it has been an extraordinary year with many unexpected events and blessings. It is probably easier to break it down month by month and needless to say I’m already looking forward to whatever unfolds in 2019! Continue reading “My review of 2018”
Becoming a FRSA
I have always clung onto my little sayings. Believe me, I have lots of little sayings in my mind! “Where does this lead? What’s behind this door? How can I make this better?”
It seems this irritating approach has led to me becoming a FRSA. In plain English this stands for Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Or the full, slightly long-winded title is the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce. Let me explain the journey…. Continue reading “Becoming a FRSA”