What nice responses. Michael, you have found so many creative ways to spend your time in "retirement". 'Mindless' may be the wrong word to describe these questions. 'Relaxed' might be more what I was thinking.

Jaye, your response was entertaining itself. It's about time you popped in. Tena, the Lucille Ball picture is perfect for this forum. You find all the right 'ingredients' in that picture.

Chris...saved you for last...did you say last day of work? ever? You are starting a new phase in life; I wish you many pleasant days of relaxing and doing some things you always wished you had time for. Is the name of your book, "A Short History of Everything?"

I love my IPOD.

paula