Saturday past I participated in another Triathlon, the Tupper Lake Tinman Sprint, consisting of 0.5 mile swim, 12.5 mile bike (HILLSHILLSHILLS!), and a 5k (3.2 mile) run (or, in my case, run/walk). This was my second time ‘racing’ in this event, and third overall triathlon. I am happy to say I finished, although my time… Continue reading YOU can do it!
Wannado’s
I’ve been away from blogging for a bit, enjoying this new lifestyle and experimenting with different schedules and activities. Obviously, there are many ways to ‘retire successfully’. I don’t feel any pressure of finishing ‘have to do’s’ but rather am enjoying accomplishing ‘want to do’s’. The ‘want to do’s’ are activities I plan for myself,… Continue reading Wannado’s
I ❤️ NY
We went to visit Christina in the Big Apple this weekend, trading ADK mountains and trees for concrete, steel and glass pillars. I love both views. Greg came along, somewhat enthusiastically (or not). We drove down, parked and took the Hudson line to Grand Central. Greg has embraced the retired lifestyle, actually driving in the… Continue reading I ❤️ NY
Lab Girl
Everyone should retire. I highly recommend it. My friends were so kind and generous to send me off with many dinners and get-togethers and lovely gifts. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. It’s so nice to see a framed photo, or custom towel, or toiletries, bottles of wine or vodka, and… Continue reading Lab Girl
A Big Decision
Greg wanted to contribute to the retirement blog content and submitted this question: How often should he shave? We live in the woods, barely seeing anyone else besides each other for most days. When the summer season kicks in there will be plenty of new faces but for now it’s just us and a few… Continue reading A Big Decision
Why am I here?
Why am I here? So many ways to ask that question: WHY am I here? Why am I here? Why am I HERE? WHY am I here? I’ve worked as a scientist since 1981 in Academia and Big Pharma. I loved my career, well, until the very end or so. Greg, in the meantime, having… Continue reading Why am I here?
The Golden Girls
Mom’s morning coffee crew showed up today with pizza and Pepperidge Farm cake in hand to visit the ‘invalid’ for lunch. Frankly, she’s not an invalid at all (way to go, Mom) and these ‘girls’ were a hoot. One of the friends is 87 and still goes tanning. They have designs on young men that… Continue reading The Golden Girls
The land where time stands still
It’s been awhile since I last posted. I’ve been spending time with my Mom Eugenia, as she recuperates from knee replacement surgery. I am SO impressed and motivated by her resolve to recuperate. The sooner she becomes independent, the sooner she can have her life back, and me, mine. She’s 84 and lives alone, and… Continue reading The land where time stands still
Shuffling Off
After a relaxing drive through the ACTUAL upstate NY (from the ADK through Tughill Plateau and onto Rochester), I stayed Sunday night with my brother and sister in law Bob and Tina outside of Ontario, NY on the shores of Lake Ontario. I love chatting with them, and Tina and I did a 5 mile… Continue reading Shuffling Off
Saturday Snow
Not much planned for today: setting up my desk and sending out some notes. So many wonderful friends surprised me with lovely retirement gifts, very unexpected and all so thoughtful! I’m still riding the high from the kind gestures and lovely sendoff lunches/dinners/drinks. Thank you all, my dear friends! We got about 3 inches of… Continue reading Saturday Snow
My new reality 