Are we having fun yet?

Life has so much potential for being great after 60 - but experiencing the greatness seems to be a challenge. Let's look at the facts - good stuff (retired in Florida, married to a nice man, good health, great family), bad stuff (retired in Florida, married to a nice man, taking care of elderly parents). Did you notice the duplication? Retirement is really nice, especially when you have retired from a stressful career, but you can almost feel the brain cells dying away. Marriage is great, most of the time. OK, some of the time. Two type A personalities spending way too much time together does lead to lively discussion.

This blog will be my way of talking about some of the problems, joys, situations, expectancies, compromises, etc. etc. that fill ones days, i.e., missing the kids and grandkids, worrying about the failing health of the parents, wishing there was more money, feeling resentful about not being able to travel (again, parental health), loss of sexuality (now that's a big one), and looming over all, the future. And of course, an incontinent cat that also presents hairballs as precious gifts.

I promise not to whine (OK, maybe a little). Pity parties are allowed, but only for 5 minutes at a time. When you realize that you don't have as much in front of you as you have behind you, you really want to focus on quality, and that includes laughing and feeling simple joy over something, even if it's something small.

This is going to be fun.