As I begin to age, yes I said begin :-), I start to pay closer attention when people start talking about what they will do when they retire. I have friends who are already there, who are in different situations. Different “boats,” so to speak ;-). Which brings me to my thought of the moment. Thinking how retiring on a cruise ship (people do that, you know, CBS did a special on it – you can Google it), I am thinking, God would probably not be happy with me doing that. He is not retiring me from service, whether or not the income from an employer ceases. That is probably not what He intends for me to do with the rest of my life – just enjoy it. (?) Well, they say “bloom where you are planted.” I could bloom where I plant myself right? I could minister to the cruise ship staff, right? And the customers, and the other retirees on board :-). We would have to “liquidate,” of course. That gives a whole new meaning to the word “liquidate” – get it!? Do cruise ships ever dock and you have to leave? Where would you go in between cruises? I suppose you could rent out your house, and hope you get good tenants to take care of it. And of course you couldn’t do it if you had severe health issues, even the x-rays and doctors on board couldn’t take the place of a specialist if you needed one. So many questions! So many enticing thoughts, too, though! It also gives a new meaning to the phrase “Sunset Cruise,” doesn’t it? As in, “Sunset Cruise…Destination: Final Voyage Home!” Just dreaming. We will be taking our first cruise later this year. I knew it would give me something to look forward to and think about all year!