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To: TAPS

'Leeway' - of utmost importance! Without it you might get mired in the mud of the mundane.

posted by reasons on June 26, 2011 at 9:32 AM | link to this | reply

If I don't keep up with a semblance of a routine, I never accomplish anything anymore. But, I'm definitely not hard-nosed about the routine that I set up. I give myself lots of leeway.

posted by TAPS. on June 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM | link to this | reply

To: Justi

A funny thing just happened. I was replying to FSi when my computer stalled because you and I were commenting on this at the same time. Anyway, 'staring into space' is a clever example, to stress the importance of planning and executing a plan whatever it may be.

posted by reasons on June 25, 2011 at 4:24 PM | link to this | reply

To: FSI

Agree! ...and so it is with most things, although the key sometimes fails to work if you get too heavily addicted to one activity or another.

posted by reasons on June 25, 2011 at 4:02 PM | link to this | reply

I agree one should have a plan and execute it. If you are sitting staring into space it is not wasting time if it is what you planned to do. Be blessed.

posted by Justi on June 25, 2011 at 3:53 PM | link to this | reply

Balance is the key, as they say.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on June 25, 2011 at 12:26 PM | link to this | reply

Re: reasons, this is by no means a hard and fast routine but loosely

Rumor, found your comment moments after I'd returned from a walk- a highly valued part of any day here, too.

posted by reasons on June 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM | link to this | reply

reasons, this is by no means a hard and fast routine but loosely

followed: After breakfast walk of about a mile, some blogging either before or after lunch (or maybe a little both), reading (something I had gotten totally away from before I retired), after supper maybe a rented movie or some more reading, a look-see at Blogit and try to respond to comments, and sometimes a short walk with Liz....

I never really feel bored unless its too hot or cold to get out and walk....

posted by Rumor on June 25, 2011 at 9:42 AM | link to this | reply

Re: reasons

Wiley, you've been over a rough road for so long; and now it's good to know things have changed for the better.

posted by reasons on June 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM | link to this | reply

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sam, whether in the workplace or when retired, confinement's not a good thing. There are businesses today where the usual confinement is relieved with extra breaks. They've found it improves employees' work.

posted by reasons on June 25, 2011 at 8:02 AM | link to this | reply

Re: The balance....that's the challenge, I guess....

Straightforward, a challenge it is if you take it on; but here, where balance often fails, weighted on the unplanned side, there's no concern.

posted by reasons on June 25, 2011 at 5:59 AM | link to this | reply

Re: we have the most wonderful retirement....we never plan a day...anything can

Kabu, let the distractions unfold! Sounds good. I've heard of folks who are bored with reirement.

posted by reasons on June 25, 2011 at 5:41 AM | link to this | reply

reasons

I had no trouble retiring because I was in a deep depression after my wife died of brain cancer back then in 2000. It was one day at a time for many years.Have a great weekend my friend.

posted by WileyJohn on June 24, 2011 at 9:09 PM | link to this | reply

I like your thoughts, not so confining should be a priority, spontaneity should have it space! sam