About a year ago the lightspeedfolks retired. I couldn’t have been happier for them, as it was finally their time to enjoy life, and they had the means and the energy to do so. I couldn’t wait to be there too.

A few weeks ago lightspeedmom confided that she was growing bored of retirement. She was looking for a simple little job and had applied at places like Ultramar and Zellers. Part of me understood that she could miss being around people, but I couldn’t get around the “I miss taking the bus in the morning” part. If you’re going to get a retirement job, shouldn’t it be something you’ll really enjoy, and where you’ll be in a nice environment, like a flower shop or something? Lightspeeddad has a retirement job as a golf marshall. My ex-father in law joined a ski patrol after retiring from his engineering job. But being on your feet all day at Zellers?

Well, I take it all back. Mom called today and happily announced she’s starting her new job on Monday. Selling lingerie.

You go girl!!!