Moving through life's seasons
Today I went along to the art group at church, first time in a couple of weeks owing to this and that. It was nice to return and catch up with some of the folk I’m slowly getting to know. Also so heartwarming and unexpected when a couple said they’d been thinking of me while I was away from the group. Continue reading “Latest art – Nicholas Oloo”
This was my very first visit to the velodrome and it was pretty exciting, definitely worth a blog post. It was my friend Steve who had spotted the opportunity a few months ago, so all was set for us to go and meet up with our mutual friends Andrew and Harry. Continue reading “Visit to the Velodrome”
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”
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”
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”
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”