The end of May is upon us. The year is nearly half over. What did I spend time on? My to-do list never seems to get shorter. Part of that is because I have some extensive projects this year. Reclaim my flower beds, revise my upcoming novel, develop a social media platform, and prepare for a gathering of the Comstock clan. Their last gathering was at a funeral, and now everyone seems ready to gather for a happier occasion.
Late spring’s plants are blooming; my little gem magnolia’s blossoms fill the air with their sweet scent. My pink hydrangea I kept in a pot for several years and babied since the move three years ago is blooming and looks healthy. I’ve planted my small vegetable garden. Nothing much, just a few tomato plants, cucumbers, zucchini, and yellow squash. I love these vegetables fresh from the garden. The reclamation of my flower beds continues. The author’s life continues as I edit/revise, write, and post. I adjust my to-do list to accommodate spending time with my family.
That being said, I consider myself most fortunate to enjoy good health and to have a loving, supportive family. I can do the things I want. Retirement has given me the flexible schedule I longed for when I was working. Yes, even in retirement, I have a planner and a schedule. The planner helps me focus on goals and a loose schedule is good for my mental health. Upon reflection, my to-do list isn’t stagnant. Each of the projects is moving along. I work at implementing some of my “lessons”: having patience with myself and giving myself grace. Although I’m no longer a young maiden, as those addressed in Robert Herrick’s poem, I still have flowers to gather.
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