Retirement
As a few of you know (but most don't), I am planning to retire in August.
Our department held a retirement reception for me last week, and it was *wonderful*- far more than I could possibly have expected or hoped for. The reception was held now instead of in August because so many people will be off-campus during the summer. There was a continuous crowd of people for the entire two hours, and it was the type of reception where everyone stayed quite awhile and visited and laughed the entire time-not the type where people put in a "courtesy call" and then leave. I had a truly marvelous afternoon. The food was spectacular! I think they had the largest sheet cake I have ever seen (beautifully decorated with my name and an inscription), and *lots and lots* of deli meats and cheeses, hot chicken, veggies, fresh fruits, etc. A friend sent a *huge* beautiful floral arrangement in a very heavy lead glass vase. (This friend has been my "bridge buddy" for many years. He also used to play bridge with Mother and Dad, and he never missed a single week of visiting Mother in the nursing home for the entire 5-1/2 years she was there.) I have been teaching in the same department for 41 years. That's rather unusual and probably something that a lot people would not like, but it has been exceptionally good for me. This department has had a very high degree of stability, and it has always been very collegial. The town is lovely, and I have a nice home where I intend to stay. I added a sunroom a couple of years ago that gives me a great view of the backyard for bird watching, and I also have been taking oil painting instruction for the last six years. I don't want to become a couch potato, so I started developing interests that will keep me busy. I'll probably do some volunteer work, and there are a great many organizations available. Our department has had only four chairmen in the 41 years I have been here, and all four came to the reception. Another friend took almost 140 pictures. She tried to get a picture of me with every guest, and I think she succeeded. In fact, I now have more pictures than I have ever before had at a single event, so I have a "pictorial history" of the entire afternoon. So, this has been a rather long-winded way of letting people know about an upcoming change in my life. I look forward to it with anticipation but also with some trepidation because it is such a *permanent* decision and a certain degree of sadness because I am leaving such a good experience behind. I'm going to post this same message on anecdotes. I usually don't like posting the same message on different newsgroups, but I know some people on that NG don't like cross-posting. MaryL |
Retirement
Congratulations on your retirement, Mary. Here's to the next stage of your
life! Enjoy! Sue -- **Visit me and my cats at http://www.island-cats.com/ ** --- "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message . .. As a few of you know (but most don't), I am planning to retire in August. Our department held a retirement reception for me last week, and it was *wonderful*- far more than I could possibly have expected or hoped for. The reception was held now instead of in August because so many people will be off-campus during the summer. There was a continuous crowd of people for the entire two hours, and it was the type of reception where everyone stayed quite awhile and visited and laughed the entire time-not the type where people put in a "courtesy call" and then leave. I had a truly marvelous afternoon. The food was spectacular! I think they had the largest sheet cake I have ever seen (beautifully decorated with my name and an inscription), and *lots and lots* of deli meats and cheeses, hot chicken, veggies, fresh fruits, etc. A friend sent a *huge* beautiful floral arrangement in a very heavy lead glass vase. (This friend has been my "bridge buddy" for many years. He also used to play bridge with Mother and Dad, and he never missed a single week of visiting Mother in the nursing home for the entire 5-1/2 years she was there.) I have been teaching in the same department for 41 years. That's rather unusual and probably something that a lot people would not like, but it has been exceptionally good for me. This department has had a very high degree of stability, and it has always been very collegial. The town is lovely, and I have a nice home where I intend to stay. I added a sunroom a couple of years ago that gives me a great view of the backyard for bird watching, and I also have been taking oil painting instruction for the last six years. I don't want to become a couch potato, so I started developing interests that will keep me busy. I'll probably do some volunteer work, and there are a great many organizations available. Our department has had only four chairmen in the 41 years I have been here, and all four came to the reception. Another friend took almost 140 pictures. She tried to get a picture of me with every guest, and I think she succeeded. In fact, I now have more pictures than I have ever before had at a single event, so I have a "pictorial history" of the entire afternoon. So, this has been a rather long-winded way of letting people know about an upcoming change in my life. I look forward to it with anticipation but also with some trepidation because it is such a *permanent* decision and a certain degree of sadness because I am leaving such a good experience behind. I'm going to post this same message on anecdotes. I usually don't like posting the same message on different newsgroups, but I know some people on that NG don't like cross-posting. MaryL |
Retirement
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. .. As a few of you know (but most don't), I am planning to retire in August. Our department held a retirement reception for me last week, and it was *wonderful*- far more than I could possibly have expected or hoped for. The reception was held now instead of in August because so many people will be off-campus during the summer. There was a continuous crowd of people for the entire two hours, and it was the type of reception where everyone stayed quite awhile and visited and laughed the entire time-not the type where people put in a "courtesy call" and then leave. I had a truly marvelous afternoon. The food was spectacular! I think they had the largest sheet cake I have ever seen (beautifully decorated with my name and an inscription), and *lots and lots* of deli meats and cheeses, hot chicken, veggies, fresh fruits, etc. A friend sent a *huge* beautiful floral arrangement in a very heavy lead glass vase. (This friend has been my "bridge buddy" for many years. He also used to play bridge with Mother and Dad, and he never missed a single week of visiting Mother in the nursing home for the entire 5-1/2 years she was there.) I have been teaching in the same department for 41 years. That's rather unusual and probably something that a lot people would not like, but it has been exceptionally good for me. This department has had a very high degree of stability, and it has always been very collegial. The town is lovely, and I have a nice home where I intend to stay. I added a sunroom a couple of years ago that gives me a great view of the backyard for bird watching, and I also have been taking oil painting instruction for the last six years. I don't want to become a couch potato, so I started developing interests that will keep me busy. I'll probably do some volunteer work, and there are a great many organizations available. Our department has had only four chairmen in the 41 years I have been here, and all four came to the reception. Another friend took almost 140 pictures. She tried to get a picture of me with every guest, and I think she succeeded. In fact, I now have more pictures than I have ever before had at a single event, so I have a "pictorial history" of the entire afternoon. So, this has been a rather long-winded way of letting people know about an upcoming change in my life. I look forward to it with anticipation but also with some trepidation because it is such a *permanent* decision and a certain degree of sadness because I am leaving such a good experience behind. I'm going to post this same message on anecdotes. I usually don't like posting the same message on different newsgroups, but I know some people on that NG don't like cross-posting. MaryL Congratulations, Mary. I hope you have an enriching retirement - it's well earned. Hugs, CatNipped |
Retirement
On May 21, 9:27*pm, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote: As a few of you know (but most don't), I am planning to retire in August. Our department held a retirement reception for me last week, and it was *wonderful*- far more than I could possibly have expected or hoped for. *The reception was held now instead of in August because so many people will be off-campus during the summer. *There was a continuous crowd of people for the entire two hours, and it was the type of reception where everyone stayed quite awhile and visited and laughed the entire time-not the type where people put in a "courtesy call" and then leave. *I had a truly marvelous afternoon. The food was spectacular! *I think they had the largest sheet cake I have ever seen (beautifully decorated with my name and an inscription), and *lots and lots* of deli meats and cheeses, hot chicken, veggies, fresh fruits, etc. *A friend sent a *huge* beautiful floral arrangement in a very heavy lead glass vase. *(This friend has been my "bridge buddy" for many years. *He also used to play bridge with Mother and Dad, and he never missed a single week of visiting Mother in the nursing home for the entire 5-1/2 years she was there.) I have been teaching in the same department for 41 years. *That's rather unusual and probably something that a lot people would not like, but it has been exceptionally good for me. *This department has had a very high degree of stability, and it has always been very collegial. *The town is lovely, and I have a nice home where I intend to stay. *I added a sunroom a couple of years ago that gives me a great view of the backyard for bird watching, and I also have been taking oil painting instruction for the last six years. I don't want to become a couch potato, so I started developing interests that will keep me busy. *I'll probably do some volunteer work, and there are a great many organizations available. Our department has had only four chairmen in the 41 years I have been here, and all four came to the reception. *Another friend took almost 140 pictures. *She tried to get a picture of me with every guest, and I think she succeeded. *In fact, I now have more pictures than I have ever before had at a single event, so I have a "pictorial history" of the entire afternoon. So, this has been a rather long-winded way of letting people know about an upcoming change in my life. *I look forward to it with anticipation but also with some trepidation because it is such a *permanent* decision and a certain degree of sadness because I am leaving such a good experience behind. I'm going to post this same message on anecdotes. *I usually don't like posting the same message on different newsgroups, but I know some people on that NG don't like cross-posting. MaryL Congratulations, Mary!!!!! It sounds as though you've had a wonderful career. I've often thought that being a college professor would have been my ideal profession. I envy you. I hope you have a great retirement but, with your skills set, I'm sure that even if you do get bored, you'll be able to find something else to do that will be rewarding. I bet Holly and Duffy will be hapy to have you around more. Congrats again, Candace |
Retirement
On May 21, 9:27 pm, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote: As a few of you know (but most don't), I am planning to retire in August. Our department held a retirement reception for me last week, and it was *wonderful*- far more than I could possibly have expected or hoped for. snip MaryL Congrats Mary!! That is incredibly awesome!! There will *always* be things to do - I am sure you will fill your time with many fun activities. :) -L. |
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