I’m in my twelfth year of retirement from education and continue to reside in north western Ontario. This space serves as an organizer for my thoughts on all of the things that spur my interest and concerns from day-to-day. The fact that I have written sporadically is testimony to the fact that there is much in my life that is fulfilling. I have difficulty at the end of the day, sitting and writing about the last great adventure. Sleep is my adversary and frequently wins. My interests include family, church, scuba diving, cooking, techno-gadgetry, woodworking and photography to name but a few. At one time I thought I might like to travel in retirement. I have since discovered that I am most comfortable at home. Even so, much about life continues to interest me and the word “dilettante” best describes who and what I am. GRB