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Well, the days are certainly dragging....I am still trying to get over a cold, my mother is still in the hospital, and I am daydreaming about what I will do on December 1!  First and foremost, sleep late. Well, sleeping late for me would be until around 7 a.m., but that sounds doable at this point.

Something else I've been thinking about is fall planting of bulbs. Usually I wait until late November or December to plant, since it's still not very cold here. That gives me plenty of time.  The easiest bulbs for me are daffodils.  I've got a few that come up each year, but I'd really love to do a mass planting this fall, now that I will have the time.  Pink daffodils seem like good a choice....I've just got to locate a good source for them.

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Good news to report--my mom's surgery went fine and as I write this she is eating lunch. So, I've been thinking about another way to volunteer.  Since I have worked in libraries most of my life, I am considering the Mobile Public Library.

I picked up a volunteer application a few days ago, and will definitely keep it in mind.  The picture above is of the Ben May Library (the main branch) located in downtown Mobile. If I volunteer, this is the location I prefer.

The Countdown Clock - 40 Work Days!

The official Countdown has begun!  November 30 marks my last day at work. As of December 1 I will be officially "RETIRED." Don't let the word fool you. Retired implies withdrawn, put away, out to pasture, on the shelf. No way! This Retiree will not be categorized in any of those ways.  Plans are already under way for new adventures so let the fun begin!