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Retirement

How do I start retirement? With grandsons galore, cooking and cleaning, barrel of fun, and a runway to the twin cities. What’s next, you ask, on this escape from my library duty? Well let’s say it arrived by mail. A timed gift for the week I return. A night out? A rolex chuckle? The grand surprise? A two month jaunt downtown. I will have a seat to listen to arghhhhhh grand jury court. One day I just might begin my life. For now, I do my civic duty and for others with an arthritic limp to boot, and fireworks. ups and downs, stairwells leading every which way — life’s possible house 6/22/2021

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Denise Retro

Date: 7/25/2021 11:20:00 PM

I like the thought of having a quiet retirement doing my civic duties. I won't see such benefits of responsibility where I live, that makes me sad.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/26/2021 6:24:00 AM

The world is still in pandemic mode. Oh how we wish more opportunities were open. God bless.

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/3/2021 7:47:00 AM

Life never let's go of us:) You will find splended ways I am certain -- writing that great novel, perhaps, you have never had time to fully explore. Or perhaps another one. Maybe you have already -- what do I know. I sense you will never waste your time. Blessings my friend.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/26/2021 6:25:00 AM

Thank you for encouraging me with, “you will never waste your time.” <3

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/23/2021 5:42:00 AM

- You do not need a plan ... take the day as it comes ... retirement is often counted in money ... I count sunny days and small moments in life - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/24/2021 8:12:00 PM

I will for now. Thank you, sweet friend!

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/22/2021 11:31:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this reality, wisely expressed poetically... God bless you as you maximize with enjoyment retirement-opportunities. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/23/2021 5:31:00 AM

Thank you, Beata!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/22/2021 6:35:00 PM

Oh, I like the way you've depicted life here, Kim. First haibun I've every FAVed. Hurrah! :) gw

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/23/2021 5:31:00 AM

Oh thank you, sweet friend!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/22/2021 11:51:00 AM

An exciting experience, dearest Kim. Marvelous poem. I liked it a lot. Hugs xxx

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/23/2021 5:31:00 AM

Thank you, dear friend!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/22/2021 10:05:00 AM

That's life. Just you could have some fun, it's all aches and pains. I almost got caught in a drug jury, but I had some friendly lawyers and escaped. Hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/23/2021 5:32:00 AM

It is crazy!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/22/2021 7:27:00 AM

Jury duty is no fun for me. Hope you find it a good experience. God bless you with love, Gina

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/23/2021 5:33:00 AM

Have a couple doctor appointments the next day so what to do now!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/22/2021 7:15:00 AM

Enjoy the experience Kim, my son in law had to do it recently. Tom

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/23/2021 5:34:00 AM

I was on one jury that lasted a week. The funny thing was when the count showed one short and then the counter realized she hadn’t counted herself. These are the people deciding the jury? LOL