the joys of retirement - daily activities 6-27-09

chores -

1- to the post office - I mailed out 7 books to book exchangers.

2 - filled out the hold mail card - I'll be out of town for 3 weeks

Hmm where to put this:

I ate at a local Mexican restaurant - they have a wonderful quesadilla with chicken - and salad and cheese on top - all for $4.50! There's a plus to be living in such a diverse neighborhood!

books -

1 - finished the book I'd started the day before - The Lost Painting

2 - finished the William Shatner autobiography - Up Till Now

3 - started a book I'd just received - Gabriel by Lisa Tuttle (her books often have spooky undertones - this one deals with reincarnation)

Now, for all the people who wonder how I do so much reading... look at my chore list... I do SO little else!

Comments: 16

Jack E. Jun 28, 2009, 10:03am EDT

I enjoy retirement very much.

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Susan O. Jun 28, 2009, 11:00am EDT

I love to read but can never find enough time. I become involved in one book which leads me to another. Right now I am reading about Faities, genies etc. Hoping to get a handle on how to bring them into my life. Also reading about Frank Llyod Wright and have become interested in Ellen Key - can not find any of her books in print.

Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Jun 28, 2009, 1:07pm EDT

I loved the story about Frank Lloyd Wright and his mistress... although the ending was horrible.

I agree... one book leads to another - one wants to follow up on various details and know MORE.

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Nancy Biri Jun 28, 2009, 12:02pm EDT

I need to pick reading back up.

Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Jun 28, 2009, 1:09pm EDT

most of the books I review are available - sometimes I pass one or two on to a friend, but mostly I just post them on the book exchange sites.

So, speak up if something intrigues you.

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Solskin Iam Jun 28, 2009, 2:11pm EDT

for all my life i was an avid reader.........until i had the first stroke......now my attention span is toooooooo short.......blast it... i miss settling into a good book..... pif

Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Jun 28, 2009, 5:27pm EDT

are you able to focus on books on tape (aka CDs, now)? I find my mind would wander with them, but others find them enjoyable.

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Sandra H. Jun 28, 2009, 2:56pm EDT

I used to read several books a week but have gotten away from reading......I need to get back to do more of it!....It sounds like you are enjoying your retirement.....PIF

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Nora Davenport Jun 28, 2009, 2:59pm EDT

I absolutely love reading and have finally made more time for it......just finished reading a great Amish fiction book and am going to write a review here shortly.........am on the second book in that series right now. Sounds like you're enjoying retirement!

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d d. Jun 28, 2009, 9:28pm EDT

I'm glad that you are enjoying your retirement. I would love to find time to read. *pif

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Trish A. Jun 29, 2009, 12:34am EDT

This post reminds me to open another book. I've been writing a play and haven't been able to read because once I open a book I get little done until I read the last word of a book.

Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Jun 29, 2009, 6:00am EDT

I find it easier to put a book down to get something else done. Maybe because I am saturated.

What's the play about? I have a few family members who write plays... often they prefer to write with a partner - two people sending ideas back and forth.

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