Bill is planning on retiring at 62 and he will be 61 in December so he is really looking forward to that day even though we have both known people that have died soon after retirement. I worry that he will become bored after awhile and not know what to do with all of that free time because unlike me he’s not interested in the Internet. Right now he’s pretty sure that he wants the life of leisure, but things don’t always turn out the way we dream.

He has been at the same company over 40 years PA Stone. It’s a small company, but they put out some very big jobs which surprised me after touring the small plant and the conditions that they work in. When we are out riding the bike he has pointed out some pretty impressive places and he has so much knowledge, but none of the guys that work under him wants to learn and I really don’t think they care it’s just a job. Bill takes great pride in what he does and I’m very proud of him.

I keep telling him that when he retires that company will go under because no one knows or wants to learn what he knows. I will almost guarantee that they will beg him to come back and if they do and he decides he wants to go back then it will be only part time because that place is killing him and he definitely needs a break from them. All he thinks about is his work and how he can get the job done. I know he gets so stressed with some of the stupid jobs they take.

We are leaving here Sunday morning to see my Son and Grandson and Pappy can’t wait to see Ethan, almost as much as me. The guys at work depend on Bill to do way more than what he should be doing and now their moaning and groaning about this new job that Bill is crafting patterns and molds for so they will have everything they need to run it while he’s away, dollars to donuts = meaning that I’m sure that they will wait till he comes back.

So next week I wont be around a computer so that means I better try to advertise as much as possible so I don’t slip way back to the back of my category where I wont even find me so happy blogging to you all.

This is not a simple tag for me because it makes me think and sometimes my brain cells don’t like to cooperate. This tag is from a very special person that has so much to say and her name is Lea of Ocean Of Perspectives and I think you could find many useful ideas that could soothe your soul and I think you might love her spirit as much as I do.

I’m quite sure I’m not doing it right, but at least I’m making an effort. I wont be passing this to anyone else, but if you’d like to do it please do so and see what comes to your mind.

A= Ability because I wish I had the knowledge and ability to change the reality that I live in.
B= Better because I’d like to make everything better.
C= Copious because I wish for an abundance of everything for everyone.
D= Daring because I wish I was as bold, brave and adventurous as in my younger years.
E= Enlightenment because I want to see with clarity.
F= Forgiveness because I need to learn to fully forgive myself and others and then let go completely.
G= God because I’m a total believer.
H= Happiness because that is something we all seek and it’s sometimes elusive.
I= Integrity because I want to be complete and whole.
J= Joyful because I don’t like having a heavy heart and feeling down.
K= Kindness because everyone needs a little sympathy and understanding.
L= Lenient because we humans tend to be too harsh.
M= Magic because I still like to be baffled and enchanted.
N= Noble because everyone should work on being more courageous and honorable.
O= Opinion because I don’t have to prove anything since they are my random thoughts.
P= Propensity because I’m always inclined to get myself in trouble either by deed or word.
Q= Quantum just because I loved the TV show Quantum Leap.
R= Racing because I love Nascar and we use to race Sulkies= harness racing.
S= Shadow because that’s my dogs name and he’s very special to me.
T= Together because we should all join to make the world we live in a better place.
U= Understanding because with better comprehension we might all get along better.
V= Vacation because we’re going away Monday for a week to see my son.
W= Wonder because I’m always curious about things.
X= Xanax because I get too anxious at times and need to take a chill pill, but I don’t use them.
Y= Years because I treasure all the years that I’ve been alive and every experience that I’ve had.
Z= Zip because I need to learn to zip my mouth at times.

Thank-you also Lea for the “I Love Your Blog Award.”

The first time I saw Robin Williams was on the Mork and Mindy show and I thought he was hilarious and still do, but my favorite was Jonathan Winters as their son and I always thought that was the best concept ever to be born old and gradually grow younger with age and wisdom. At least we would be able to enjoy  more as we aged in reverse.

I’ve been thinking about older people driving and wondering if I’ll know when it’s time to hang up my car keys. I was reading a very informative article at The Ags Foundation For Health In Aging and I thought it might be of interest for those of you that are worried about your aging parents driving, there are other good articles there also.

I have always loved being able to get around without depending on someone else’s charity and help and I don’t want to ever be totally helpless now that’s a scary thought to be dependant on the whims of someone else and become a burden. No one wants to feel like a burden for their family or whoever their caretaker may be.

That reminds me of my ex-husband who took care of his Mother when she got ill and old. I’m sure hoping he changed because he was mean to all women and I shudder to think of any cruelties he might have inflicted if he was still in the state of mind that I knew when I was married to him. So I try to give him the benefit of the doubt and hope he was kind and generous to her.

We don’t want to be a burden especially on our children. I certainly don’t want to play the reverse role with my child telling me what to do after I had been the adult and caregiver for so long, in my case that’s not likely to happen unless a miracle happens, but besides that I am only 16 and 1/2 years older than him so we would both be aging together.

I haven’t decided what choices I might make if I was not able to take care of myself so I guess I’ll just face that when and if it ever happens.