Already behind

I had vaguely intended to post daily. I've posted once and already I've missed a day. This is a sign of being retired, I am told. There seems to be an infinite amount of time available, so it follows that it is not necessary to do anything at any given moment. It seems easy enough to pass the time doing chores, reading, hiking, and nagging one's spouse. Blogging may prove to be an unwanted distraction from the pursuit of relaxation. Time will tell.

Two weeks in

OK, I've been retired for two full weeks now and already I'm a little tired of people asking me how I plan to spend my time. Even my (unemployed) adult children ask me this. Do I ask them what they do all day? Here's what they don't do all day: 1) volunteer to help their communities; 2) stay at home cooking frugal meals for one; 3) find new jobs; 4) write long letters to their parents thanking them for their generosity, advanced parenting skills, and general saintliness.

At least (so far) they don't live with me.

I have not found time hanging heavy on my hands. On the other hand, it is clear that without a job it is very easy to 1) eat too much, 2) spend too much money, and 3) nag one's husband too much.

This is an anonymous blog, I hope, which I have not revealed to any but a few close friends. Once I have satisfied myself about this, I hope to blog more.