I’m so thankful right now and I want to share some good news. Yesterday I had a voicemail message from the Urology Consultant’s secretary to tell me the recent biopsies have not revealed anything untoward or sinister. I take that as being told no cancer was found. Continue reading “I’m so thankful”
Category: friends
Conversation about retirement
Our good friend Beryl recently paid us a visit and we got into a conversation about retirement. It was really helpful for me at this stage as, when I asked her for her “tips” it didn’t necessarily go the way I thought it would. Continue reading “Conversation about retirement”
My first commission
Today I took my car down to the local Honda dealer, all very hum-drum and involved a new airbag (a recall, not an accident) and an air conditioning service. While this was being done I went to see Ian M who I have become friendly with over the last few years. When I worked for Probation I got to know him and came to like him a lot. Over the years he has hired me a few times regarding the training of interpreters. Continue reading “My first commission”
The case for early retirement
I thought it might be useful to outline, as I see it, the case for early retirement . This is partly on the back of conversations which I’ve had from curious friends, through to justifying it for myself. Continue reading “The case for early retirement”
First week of retirement
For me it is hard to believe I have been retired for a week now. I keep thinking of this as a spot of annual leave before heading back to work on Monday. Having said that, it is sinking in a little more now and I thought it was time to reflect on the first week of retirement. Continue reading “First week of retirement”
Guest blog – a retirement poem
One of my friends, Brian, is known for his thoughtful poetry and art, so I asked if him about retirement. In no time at all – and while he was on holiday – this is what he came up with: Continue reading “Guest blog – a retirement poem”
Should Christians be tolerant?
This is all about whether Christians should be tolerant towards each other and to others. Recently I was walking back from town and I bumped into a couple of fellow church members. I unplugged by earbuds and we said “hi” to each other and then a short but interesting conversation started…. Continue reading “Should Christians be tolerant?”