It's dark and chilly out, my food is being delivered to me so I don't have to go out in the dark. Besides I have my self defense/home protection weapons to protect me. The dark has become my enemy,

I've joined the people who own/conceal carry a firearm for self-defense/home protection.

At present I alternate conceal carry with my 2 hand guns. The next purchase will be a shotgun for home protection only.

At night I have one hand gun secured and the 2nd is within easy reach.

Fortunately I have not had to use either of my hand guns and hope I never have to but, if needed, I will have NO HESITATION in using what I have.

I've been fully retired about a month and a half and am finding I have more free time than I had planned on.

Don't get me wrong, I don't have enough time to work and do what I want but there is free time.

I finally decided to do volunteer work and start Saturday night as an usher at the Cultural Center in town.

It'll occupy my time, I'll meet new people and will see the concerts free of charge. Can't ask for a better deal.

Last night I had a dream that I can't get out of my head. Recently I made the decision to completely retire. Even though I can afford it, I still wasn't sure it was the right decision.

The dream I had was that I was visiting a small town in my home State that I always enjoyed. I was out for a walk and feeling happy when an older man walked by and told me everything would be alright. I didn't recognize him by his features but instintively regonized him as a deceased uncle whose opinion...

It's officially 2009 and the only problem I foresee is remembering to change the date on checks, corresapondence, etc. Other than that it's another day to get out of bed. Everyone have a great New Year.