"A retired husband is often a wife's full-time job." –Ella HarrisYes, even though most retired people I've talked with put a positive spin on retirement, there are two sides to it. I'll be exploring them soon.
"Don't play too much golf. Two rounds a day are plenty." –Harry Vardon
"The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off." –Abe Lemons
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
47 Days to Retirement
Today I told a professional colleague in South Florida (whom I've never met but with whom I've had a pleasant relationship working via email) that I had 47 days left until retirement. He kindly sent me best wishes and three wry quotations about the uncertain advantages of retiring:
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ReplyDeleteA wife's perspective on retirement: "Twice the husband, half the income."
"Golf is a good walk spoiled." Mark Twain
Motomynd, thanks—excellent additions!
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