Interesting encounter at the soccer field

     We went for our daily morning walk today.  When we got to the soccer field there was a flock of geese as is often the case.  I waved at them and talked a bit to them.  They all seemed to talk back.  Then they all took off at once flying right over our heads.  It was totally awesome and I only wish I had my camera with me, but of course did not.  In hind sight, I guess they weren't talking back to me but to each other in preparation for their flight.  Here's a goose picture I took a couple years ago - they are beautiful birds!  Perhaps I should do a goose portrait.  hmmmm.

      We walked on after they were out of sight.  We heard someone calling out, "Excuse me!".  We turned to see that it was the grounds maintenance person for the soccer field.  When we turned to him, he said "How'd you do that?"  He actually thought we had made the geese fly away.  I found that pretty funny.  He wanted to know my secret so he could do it and keep them from tearing up the field.  I had no idea that they actually make 6 inch holes in the field by tearing up roots and things.  Must make it difficult to maintain in perfect shape for soccer, I'm sure.  I do love to see the geese though.  Most, or at least many things seem to be mixed blessings, don't they?
     Retirement seems to be similar.  Not all perfect happiness.  Although I must say it's close.  I think I am not a person who does incredibly well without structure.  I found that the days go by without me getting much done sometimes and yet I feel like there is no time to get everything I want to do done.  A good friend told me today that I should try adding some structure to my days and see if that helps.  I decided I would give it a try for a month and see if it helps.  Wish me luck!