Thoughts, experiences and adventures from a resident of DelSo aka Delaware Avenue South in Albany, N.Y.
I kind of pride myself on having my shit together. From my earliest days, I was trained to be responsible and self sufficient, lessons I internalized and incorporated into my everyday life. Keeping my space tidy, paying my bills on time and being aware of the location of important items are ingrained in me. Which … Continue reading Losing it
When I travel to Dublin I do my best to get in a visit with my father at his place of residence since 1984, Deansgrange Cemetery. Last year’s trip to Ireland left me no opportunity to get there, so I made certain I would manage it this year. Last Friday was the day. I made … Continue reading Tea with my Dad
It’s been about 6 weeks since I retired and it feels like I’m finding my flow. Daytime yoga classes and evenings at the restaurant have become my new normal and I’m truly enjoying both. I’m even growing comfortable with walking Jeter in the late morning without feeling as if I’m doing something illicit and I … Continue reading Working (at) retirement
I should preface this with a confession: I am an English major who has never read any Shakespeare beyond some sonnets. I just don’t feel myself drawn to that type of language, although I have very much enjoyed productions of Shakespeare that I’ve seen. Especially when the setting has been modernized. So, when the film … Continue reading Hamnot
“I’m retired,” doesn’t exactly roll off of my tongue yet. Especially not when I’m still waiting for just one person to respond with, “you can’t possibly be old enough to retire!” In the midst of my second week of this new life chapter, I’ve got some observations - and some questions. Week One was a … Continue reading What day is it?
Clean tub Water the exact temperature that you had imagined Dim lights Water with lemon to sip Epson salts in which to soak An appreciation of the experience in the moment Sigh.
When I changed into my “chores” jeans, I paused for a moment to consider how many years it had been since I purchased this particular pair of Levi’s. I did the math, thinking back to that long ago trip anniversary to Maine and our visit to the outlets in Freeport. My first and last, so … Continue reading Broken in, not distressed
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