Hardi is probably feeling lighter already from having named the date and having a target to work toward. I know that was the case here. Congratulations to both of you, it is a team effort.

I am washing the third load of denim while the second is in the dryer, and there's one more full washer load (and it's a large washer). There are two pair of children's jeans that are in good shape that can go on eBay, but everything else is a source of denim fabric for crafts.

This business of being retired is obviously quite new, but I'm noticing a couple of things right off the bat: during the day the grocery store is quiet and uncrowded and the people who are shopping are mostly retirees and women with small children. I remember the days when I was home with small children and visiting the grocery stores midday during the week; now I'm on the other end of that.

This is a temporary period of working around home and the neighborhood; depending on my next job I may be back in an office and doing a normal 9 - 5 job. Or part time. Or telecommuting. . .