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In reply to the discussion: At almost age 76, I just announced my retirement. [View all]MineralMan
(146,341 posts)9. Well, she likes the work she does, so she's not
eager to stop doing it. I have been writing for so long that I think my fingers are attached to my keyboard. So, I'll keep writing for sure. I'll still be in my office at my desk most of the day, so I'll have to write something. It might as well be one of the things I've started but not completed. Should be fun.
Then again, I may start another small side business, like I have done so many times during my life. There are some possible candidates for that, too.
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Congratulations MM, you will enjoy retirement. A lazy bone you do not possess so life will always
SheilaAnn
Jul 2021
#2
I'm in same situation. Writing for myself, finishing book projects, rather than writing for others.
Doodley
Jul 2021
#13
yay. be prepaired to have hobbies and different outlets . your wife included .:)
AllaN01Bear
Jul 2021
#32