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So, Now What

O.K. I'm retired. So, now what? I could volunteer somewhere, but I'd like to get paid for working... O.K. I'm retired. So, now what? I could go back to college, but That's expensive, and boring too... O.K. I'm retired. So, now what? I could volunteer somewhere, but...

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/16/2019 10:54:00 AM

I think some colleges let senior citizens go to college free. It might just be our state system but you could check it out. Good work with a lot of opening for a person who really wanted to do something with the rest of their life. Thanks for all the visits to my page. Sara

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/16/2019 1:49:00 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, Sara. Illinois colleges used to let seniors take classes free of charge, but not so much anymore. (They need the money!). And you're right: I intend to do something with the last 24% of my life!!! :) gw

Alkas Poetry

Date: 8/16/2019 8:02:00 AM

fRIEND, do as i do... i write poetry,,, it is a hard work.. do not worry about anything, that is enough ! salute Gershon! alkas

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/16/2019 1:47:00 PM

Well, to each his own, as they say, Alkas. Writing poetry is not very fulfilling/filling for me. I like to work and I like to earn a paycheck. So I continue to seek part-time work. ~ gw

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/16/2019 6:17:00 AM

you could work part time somewhere a few days a week if you wanted but life's too short, enjoy it, you earned it :) hugs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/16/2019 1:46:00 PM

Ha, ha: Maybe you know someone/some company that wants to hire a 69-year-old ex-teacher with slight mobility issues. Two months of rejection after rejection for part-time work have persuaded me that I'll have to latch onto anything that comes my way. And I mean anything! :) gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/15/2019 9:57:00 PM

Put up your feet, Gershon. Just write poetry! The rest will take care of itself.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/16/2019 1:44:00 PM

You see right through me, Line: That's exactly what I've been doing for a couple of months, putting my feet up and writing poetry. I can tell you unequivocally: This is NOT MY FUTURE. I've got to find something worthwhile to do, and I really mean that. The poetry is only an avocation, at best. I've got almost 25% of my life left, according to the statistics. It has to be meaningful... Hey, thanks sounding the alarm!!!! I needed a wake-up call badly. :) gw