Kicking It: Now that I'm retired….

Every day is Saturday now that I’m retired.

Wouldn’t ya know, just when I can finally stay up late, I can’t stay awake.

Which aligns with a lot of other things I have difficulty doing. It’s dangerous to even try to stand and put on my britches. To keep from toppling over, I now must sit and extend one leg at a time when putting anything on my lower half.

That said, on a good day, I can still stand in a yoga-tree stance. Though not for long.

Furthermore, I am well past the days when I could bounce up from the floor without using my hands. Now if I am on the floor it means I’ve fallen.

I’ve also noticed how small magazine print is.

Just when I thought I’d done all of life’s dumb things, I discovered another one. I made a $500 mistake when my cell phone overheated inside a bag while charging it overnight. Yep, had to get a new one.

I can still make change faster than the cash register.

Over the years I’ve learned the power of “no.” No is a powerful word.

I believe country music is the only real music.

Children can never get too many hugs.

Smiling at strangers reduces mistrust.

Kindness is a balm we all can use in larger doses. Have a great week ahead.

Elizabeth can be reached at [email protected].