took the day off. errands and stuff. there’s a weird alternate world out there of retirees wandering about in broad daylight. i sat a while with the temecula valley rose society at the library. elderly people at the post office. they are like antivampires, stalking the streets by day…
Able to arrange errands for times that let you avoid traffic.
Able to have time to source the best deals.
Able to become a power user at the library – having all the books you want at your fingertips because you have the time to reserve them ahead of time.
A friend was telling me he got an ingredient for a dish he makes at Ranch 99. I shuddered in horror, and he asked why. I said because the crowds and parking were a nightmare. He laughed and said he forgot that people who had to punch a clock couldn’t go at 10am on a weekday, when it was less crowded. (He’s self employed and works from home.) The daytime midweek crowd has the advantage over the worker bees.
well, as to being retired and attending the temecula valley rose society regulatly, i don’t know. making money has its charms. there’s something nice about just working. my dad worked until he died. he loved getting money. me too. luckily i dont need any special ingredients.
however, i did recently read an article about how you know you’re old when you start becoming interested in tai chi class…and i’ll be damned if im not intereste din tai chiclass…
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