When I retire . . .

There are a LOT of things I'm hoping / planning to do when I retire, but I could be doing them now. Time management is not a strength for me. In doing a bit of tidying (and tossing), I came across a catalog for "The Great Courses" audio programs. I've checked a few of these out from the public library (and would probably not ever buy them - they're pricey!) and will probably check them out again in the future.

My favorite one to date is the music history courses taught by Professor Robert Greenberg of the University of California at Berkeley. His intelligence and humor make him very interesting to listen to. The catalog has prices for DVD, videotape, audio CD, and audiotape . . . so you know it's old!

I hope these courses still exist in a decade when I'm shifting to retirement life. Even though the title sounds pretentious, the quality is really quite good . . . and less expensive than taking a college class!

Retirement Candy Bar Poster

Dear [Sweetheart] ______(Retiree name),

Although all our [Airheads] and [Nerds] have caused you [Snickers] and [Laffy Taffy], every day you provide [Mounds] of [Almond Joy].

We want to give you [100 Grand] for your retirement, but it slipped through our [Butterfingers]. We don’t have an [Extra] [Payday] but we wish we could send you on a trip to New [York] or [Hershey], PA.

You always help us with our [Whatchamacallit] when we’re falling to [Reeses Pieces] or having a [Sour Patch]. You’ve listened to as [Whoppers] as we’ve asked to [Take Five]. Now take your [Hot Tamale]  _____(spouse name) and spoil your [Sugar Babies].

You’ve been a [Life Saver]! We'll be lost [Twix] you leaving us and breaking in someone new.

[Hugs] and [Kisses]
From your favorite [Musketeers]

Note:

This was to someone retiring from a school, but a lot of the sentiments work for any retiree. I don't have photos of the finished poster (yet) since someone else is actually putting it all together. 



I found a cool site while looking for an alternative to Kudos granola bars. At https://allwording.com/candy-bar-sayings-list/ there is a list of sayings to match the food. If I ever take the time, I would add to this list. It doesn't include a lot of the ones that I love using! Right now, I think I need to accept the fact that Kudos are no longer available and find a different clever way to say "good for you!" with an edible treat. 

The above was published on 5.26.15. I'm adding the below on 7.15.2017 (though technically, I quit my job; I've not yet retired.)

"Dear Mrs. LaMoore,
Now that [Payday] is a thing of the past, we thought we'd give you [100 Grand], but it slipped our [Butterfingers]. Maybe you could invent some kind of [Whatchamacallit] that will generate some [Extra] income. Or perhaps you could build a rocket to send into [Orbit] around the [Milky Way] that would maybe give you a claim to fame and fortune. By now you may be saying "Give me a break!" [KitKat}, that however you spend your retirement, we want to wish you [Mounds] of [Almond Joy] as you take it in [Stride], [Take 5], and [Crunch] on this card. Be careful not to get too [Chunky], but if you do, you won't hear any [Snickers] from us. Happy Retirement from your favorite [Nerds]. Love, Natalie and MacKenzie. We Will Miss You!!

I will post a photo of it (last day of school on June 7) later.