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Retirement rehearsal
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I’ve been rehearsing retirement these last few months. In saying that, I have been working; in the home, helping out on the farm and project managing a renovation. I guess I have never acknowledged these things as work. Mind you, I don’t get paid for any of those jobs (where payment for work creates…
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City life vs farm life through lockdown
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Through a global pandemic, would it be better to self-isolate in the city or country? I have chosen to stay in the city at a house we share/rent with our daughter and her family. Australia is in lockdown and WA has closed its internal borders. The country is quiet enough as it is. As…
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Renovations under travel restrictions
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Border shutdown Under the COVID19 lockdown, there had to be clear and compelling reason for travel outside your residential border region. Other than for medical purposes, travel restrictions could be lifted where it relates to work and other essential services. It became apparent throughout the lockdown that doing renovations under restricted travel conditions during…
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Taking a break from work during COVID19
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A BREAK from work I am taking a break from work after almost 30 years in the same job. The older I get, the less I am able to tolerate work stress and pressure. Right now, life is wonderful. But we are in the midst of a pandemic and countries all over the world…
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City Beach and self-isolation
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Despite the need for social distancing and self-isolation during Covid 19, the lawns at City Beach are filled with picnickers, couples, and families. There is an eerie feeling out there though and I cannot pinpoint it. I am sitting here alone, feeling miles away from the sunsets on the farm.
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Work pressure
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Work pressure How does one cope with prolonged work pressure? I sought medical leave when the stress and pressure were more than I could bear. Waking at 4 am and not being able to get back to sleep, thinking of what I needed to do to get through the next day meant that I…