The mother in the comic strip "for better or for worse" has just sold her bookstore, and yesterday was her first day of retirement. She spent the day in the basement throwing stuff away.
I am reminded of my parents (whose house is on the market and thus are very busy throwing stuff away) but also jealous of people with unlimited free time to do stuff like cleaning out. My files desperately need it, my household repair area (i.e., the stuff piled up in the back hall probably in violation of some fire codes) desperately needs it.
But it's just been a treadmill for me this term: first 8 weeks were grant applications; then writing my talk for the conference in Chicago; then my dissertation proposal (which now awaits rewrite); now clearances for interviewing human subjects this summer. Background to all this is the constant daily work of reading/grading/prepping to lead discussion class/learning Polish.
I'm not complaining, but it would be nice to REALLY have a break. But if I did, there'd be articles to rewrite for publication. So no breaks, on with the show.
For my East Coast readers (if there are any left; I post so infrequently), we are trying to decide on a visit. Probably late May, possibly early June. Stay tuned...
Like summer break? Man, I miss summer breaks. I'm sending my son to a year-round school and I feel a little guilty 'cause he doesn't get a real summer break. Then again, I was always bored to tears come fall and this way he gets more frequent three-week breaks. I dunno - guess we'll see... Retirement - bring it on!
Posted by: nathan at April 20, 2006 01:00 PMYour East Coast readership is still intact. We read about as often as you write ;-) We hope to see you on your next swing through Red Sox Nation.
Posted by: BN&C at May 2, 2006 08:44 PM