Retired But Restless

Today I began an online course in Meditation.  I used to meditate from time to time, but never became proficient, if there is such a thing, nor was I ever consistent.  I used to "drift off" while sitting in the hot tub or spa at the gym and...

Oh, Baby!  Is it ever cold this morning!   Four degrees above zero F.  I think this may be the coldest morning since last winter.  I supposedly live in the Montana "Banana Belt" but every winter seems to be harder for me to endure...

I can tell you that I have retired twice.  First from the U.S. Navy after 24 years, and then from a city government job where I spent 11 years.
My time in the service was just okay.  I never felt like I completely fit in, but I was very successful.  I did not make friends easily and always concentrated on my work, often to the detriment of my family and personal affairs.  My goal...

As I age, the activities and accomplishments of my children and grandchildren  become more and more important to me.  When they were so little and wide-eyed, I took great pleasure in their joy too.  Perhaps I was recalling my own milestones...