tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post8964412327565652364..comments2023-06-15T02:59:57.423-06:00Comments on Joelene Coleman - writing as "Harley Brooks": WACKY WEDNESDAY... Life InterruptedJoelene Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14860124133578476836noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-79779906660805362602012-03-14T12:05:04.158-06:002012-03-14T12:05:04.158-06:00Ah, retired husband syndrome... ugh. For years, I ...Ah, retired husband syndrome... ugh. For years, I did all the grocery shopping, cooking, and housework while he ran a small business. (I'm full-time employed, but he worked much more than 40 hours/week.) When he sold the business, we came to an agreement: it was his turn to do the grocery shopping, cooking and housework. The best part? While he's busy cooking, I get free writing time. Good luck!Jennette Marie Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992037939637425401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-26551848061212372962012-03-14T10:07:33.645-06:002012-03-14T10:07:33.645-06:00You have brightened my Wednesday. You lift me up. ...You have brightened my Wednesday. You lift me up. The fall will be loud and painful. Thank you very much=for everything that you do...do.Doree L Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361060440964852027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-33178086800570300942012-03-14T08:32:07.045-06:002012-03-14T08:32:07.045-06:00Hmmm, I don't think you can quit chocolate and...Hmmm, I don't think you can quit chocolate and go through initial stages of retirement at the same time. Something will implode...you may suck the universe into that black hole right along with you. Fill the hole with chocolate...quick!<br />Just to help you through this time, John and I have gone through periods of being home alone together several times. It's worked ok so far:) He's pretty self entertained...it can work:)...Of course I didn't fully disclose "how" he's entertained...sometimes it's watching me run up and down the hall with my hands in the air. He seems to derive a lot of satisfaction from that:)<br />Hang in there, gal, I'm mailing more rope!:)<br />LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-71097943232952394532012-03-14T08:23:12.709-06:002012-03-14T08:23:12.709-06:00Joelene, my heart goes out to you and I admire you...Joelene, my heart goes out to you and I admire you persistence in facing life head-on, living the motto: Come what may and love it.<br />You are an inspiration:-)Jewel's Gemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13285251041936115913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-66157609461843897812012-03-14T08:19:10.881-06:002012-03-14T08:19:10.881-06:00As alwasys, you find away to laugh at the things h...As alwasys, you find away to laugh at the things happening around you instread of cry, at least in public. Good for you. I was worried about your husband and then you mentioned the diet and I became terrified. LOL. Just kidding. I love the whole serving him a pea. Too funny. Hugs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251531547727119406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-55576333467841092912012-03-14T07:36:17.652-06:002012-03-14T07:36:17.652-06:00Are our husbands related? He's not retiring ye...Are our husbands related? He's not retiring yet, but he sounds the same. And survivor's benefits? I think we have the same insurance guy. If I go, he won't be able to afford the pea.<br /><br />Love the post.<br />Hang in there. You're a survivor and will overcome the contest, your crabby husband and the call to chocolate--well maybe not that one entirely. All my best.Sandy L. Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867368880872871814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-54152995654060032052012-03-14T06:24:50.160-06:002012-03-14T06:24:50.160-06:00I think after you've worked for a company 35 y...I think after you've worked for a company 35 yrs, suddenly not going there every day would be terrifying. I truly believe he's stay until he literally died if it wasn't for back surgery that said "whoa, slow down." Thanks for stopping by!Joelene Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14860124133578476836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-22582636753541171482012-03-14T06:19:59.907-06:002012-03-14T06:19:59.907-06:00Oh Joelene! I feel your pain already and my hubby ...Oh Joelene! I feel your pain already and my hubby isn't even talking retirement- oh but the day he does, the world as I know it will surely end! Where are your aliens? I'm sure everything will be great for you both.<br /><br />Your everlasting, pom-pom shaking cheerleader.Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-28126048753107204392012-03-14T05:53:42.333-06:002012-03-14T05:53:42.333-06:00Oh Joelene, too funny. My husband retired 10 years...Oh Joelene, too funny. My husband retired 10 years ago and the world didn't end. I kept on doing what I was doing and he found new interests and was busier than ever. He also discovered a love of reading, so we have something new to share. Here's a hint if you like to eat out but are cutting back on your budget -- go for breakfast, not dinner, and take advantage of the "two-for one" deals at the local fast foods, who are now in competition for your breakfast dollar. Great way to start the day with your honey --Sandy Bhttp://www.sandrazbruney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773640122981885675.post-68199748889649584762012-03-14T00:34:04.816-06:002012-03-14T00:34:04.816-06:00You're a better man than I for doing to contes...You're a better man than I for doing to contest.<br /><br />I hadn't heard of survivor benefits...I'll have to look into that.<br /><br />And if you're still off chocolate, for hell sakes don't come North on Saturday.L.L. Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479212854384361721noreply@blogger.com