

10. A Little Bit Down
Today felt a little like standing on the edge of a ravine, looking out over the vast empty landscape of an indeterminate future. Am I...


8. One week retired
Lots of little chores left to do, not to mention a boat-load of belongings in the storage locker. We trimmed the dog, broke down...


6. Catching My Breath
I emptied a few boxes, then went over to mom and dad's house where Ryan, Christine and Steve were helping get a few chores done. We had...


5. A Short Ferry Trip to Sequim
Fortunately, my nephew Ryan was available to help me pack up some more boxes from our Sequim house, and now we really only have one more...


4. More chores
The list of back-logged projects keeps growing. I understand that, because Bruce and I have been working, neither of us really had the...


3. Watching My Money
I'm going to have to increase my allowance, I think. Yesterday, nephew Ryan and I went to the bank to set up his checking account, and...


2: Tackling chores
Suddenly I find myself adrift without a firm schedule. I'm kinda doing chores as I think of them, but until I have a follow-able daily...


1. Celebrate being done
Block party picnic: I invited Mom and Dad because they don't get out that much, and I really want them to make new friends in the...