Valentine Angell

65 is when you are “told” you should retire. Not when you should/must retire. My Mom didn’t retire until she was 70, and that was only because she was tired of taking recertification tests. By the way, she still complains there aren’t enough hours in the day. My Dad “retired” at 75, but is still writing and such. Myself, I’m a GenX’er, and I’m planning on working (remotely) until I lose my mind and can no longer think coherently. I like to work, and I’m hoping I can do it into my 90+ years. I’m hoping that when I retire I won’t notice it, and won’t live much longer. Fingers crossed for several more decades of enjoyable work.

I’ve been wearing Van skate shoes/slip-ons near-daily since I was a teen. I’m in my 50s now.

I do the NY Times crossword, that Is my whole interaction with the NY Times. I find it enjoyable.

Brass knuckles. I got 100% brass USA-made knuckles. They live on my desk (WFH) and I give them a good polish from time to time. They still bring a smile to my inner child.