The REST of the Story...

In Disney speak, "It's a brand new world".  After decades of going to work daily and answering to the powers that be, I handed in my resignation and planned for what Paul Harvey called, "the rest of the story."  I gave a month's notice.  In my resignation letter,  I expressed appreciation to my final employer for the opportunities I'd been given, the relationships that were forged and the privilege of serving with a team of  genuinely caring individuals doing great work that mattered.   I wished for them God's blessing as they continued the work I would leave behind.  

To quote myself (and why not?) 

"It's been a high calling--it's just no longer mine. "  

(more about that in another post)

#comingsoon

In what seems like a mere twinkling of the eye,  two months have passed.  It really is a "brand new world!" The most frequently asked question has been, "so, what are you doing? "   Mostly I reply with a smile and a wink and the words "Whatever I want."  It just flies out of my mouth.  It's a joyous thing. I'm not gloating, just enjoying.    All that aside, for those of you truly  interested in more details, here's a stroll through  some of the things (in addition to posting again) that have been keeping me occupied  these last eight weeks.  I share it with you #because I can. 

'Got this close to Dr. Ben Carson and his wife, Candy and heard him speak.
#becauseimwithben

                                             

This was the beginning of Beef Bourguignon.  I've done a LOT of cooking…
#becauseican
#becauseihavemorethantenminutes

With some savvy sous chefs….
#becausetheysaidYAY

'Not gonna lie, I've eaten  a little pizza with the littles…
#becausepizza

Took some long walks with some short legs…
#becauseitmakesforgoodnaps

Took a KickBoxing Class with my Sister-In-Love, Christine
#becausewewerebrave

Took a little  road trip with the husband to see our Michelle…
#becausesandiego #notengland 

Hung out with some famous folks…
#becausewelikeronnie

Stopped to smell the roses…
#becausewecan

Made a new friend in my own back yard,
#becausehecame

#becausetimetobeentertained...

Enjoyed lunch at Terranea with peeps I love…
#becausecousins

Enjoyed the artist at work
#becauseminnie

I've read a LOT of books. I could only hold a few…
#becauseican

Adjusting to being home with this guy everyday and trying not to drive him crazy.
#becauseican

Celebrated a birthday with the fam'
#becausewelovehim
#atlastcafe
#becauseyoushould

Story is not over…more to come...
#becausegrateful