When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out?
I quit my job last November. So far, it’s working out well, but my husband is still working part-time, so we haven’t really hit the “fixed income” phase, which I think of as true retirement.
And people, I have extremely exciting news! My retirement is about to get a whole lot better. My beautiful daughter has informed me (via coffee mug) that I will be receiving THE BEST PROMOTION EVER in 2024!

She did an adorable gender reveal on Easter. There were yellow peeps in three Easter eggs. The fourth (mine!) had the big news.



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Congratulations, Mary! That’s fantastic news! All my best to you and yours 😊
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Thank you so much for your good wishes Kevin! 😊
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Congrats, a whole new world awaits you soon, Have fun spoiling the grandchild!
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Thank you Ernie!
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Your most welcome
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Congratulations! That is wonderful news. I can tell you first-hand, being a grandmother is a joy!
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Thank you! I can’t wait 😊
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Congratulations 🎉 Mary.
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Thank you Chris! 😊
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💐Lovely news!
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Thank you so much!
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Best news ever! Grandma duties will be so much fun! Congratulations! Great timing. You have time to decompress from work before going on your new adventure!
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Thank you so much! 😊
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Congratulations!!! So excited for you, and what a lovely couple.
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Thank you so much Stephanie!
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❤
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I am officially on a blogging break, but I couldn’t resist stopping by to add my “congratulations” to the mix. Such an exciting time!
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Oh, that’s so nice of you Laurie! I really appreciate your good wishes! 🙏🏼 enjoy your break 😊
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Mary, congratulations. The parents make a nice couple. Keith
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Thank you Keith!
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How exciting, retirement and a grandbaby! Now you will have time to babysit. What a cute couple!
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Yes, thanks! 😀
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Congratulations! what fabulous news! almost time for the great reveal!
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Thank you and Yes!🐣
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