DEAR ABBY: I am a 66-year-old woman who has worked full-time for 47 years in addition to raising two children and maintaining a home. I’m going to retire in three months because I’m honestly tired of the rat race.
I’m single and I don’t have a boyfriend. I have lots of friends and family, but I’m getting more and more nervous about what I’m going to do with my free time. I know I should feel happy and grateful to be able to retire, but at the same time, I’m worried about that freedom. Do you have any suggestions to offer? — STOPPING IN TEXAS Soon
DEAR STOPS: Start making a list of what interests you. Your retirement years could offer you the chance to travel and see the wonders this country has to offer. You can take adult education courses at a nearby college or university. Perhaps you would like to get involved with projects or charities in your community. Or you can just have fun with friends. How you choose to spend your free time is entirely up to you and limited only by your imagination.
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