What better way to end the perfect day than with S’mores on the back deck and then a walk down to the inlet to watch the sun set. After all, we had brought the roasting sticks from home, we had marshmallows, chocolate and biscuits left and a back deck fire ring.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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10 thoughts on “S’mores & S’unset”
What a beautiful sunset! Seems like one you’ll remember forever. Now you’ve got me craving s’mores. Hard to find in NYC!
The memories of that day are priceless. I expect if you started a campfire on Wall Street and started roasting marshmallows, you might get a few looks. Have a great Wednesday Lyssy. Allan
That’s a beautiful sunset, Allan! The campfire s’more is a gooey mess: saccharine, certainly, but also sentimental, stuffed with childhood memories. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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What a beautiful sunset! Seems like one you’ll remember forever. Now you’ve got me craving s’mores. Hard to find in NYC!
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The memories of that day are priceless. I expect if you started a campfire on Wall Street and started roasting marshmallows, you might get a few looks. Have a great Wednesday Lyssy. Allan
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Beautiful
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Thanks so much.
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Your marshmallow looks perfect as does the sunset.
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Thanks Bernie. After my first burnt offering attempt at the beginning of our stay, I was trying to redeem myself. Thanks for reading. Allan
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That’s a beautiful sunset, Allan! The campfire s’more is a gooey mess: saccharine, certainly, but also sentimental, stuffed with childhood memories. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thanks for reading Aiva. It was a great evening, to match the great day. Happy Wednesday. Allan
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Beautiful 💛
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Thanks so much
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