[FleetsidePaul]

I remember that I was looking for something to do when I retired. Retirement really freaked me out as someone that had worked his entire life. I didn't know what to do. So I started writing jokes. And finally went up on stage and started doing stand up comedy. I was terrified. But I did it and it was a rush standing in front of a crowd and hearing them laugh at my dumb jokes. It's a lot of work but it doesn't feel like it. I guess that's the key. As long as whatever you choose is your avocation and not your vocation. Now I'm writing my third novel. I don't know if I can sell any of them and I really don't care. I just enjoy writing them. My brother has written several books and is giving me a hand on getting something published. We'll see.

The beauty of being retired is that you are in charge. Well.. Except for your wife. Wives will still tell you what to do. There's no getting around that.