I put on my shorts and sandals this morning. Then, I felt my heart jump a few beats. The first summer of retirement makes me feel just like a kid again. Remember the days before one had a summer job? Perhaps, one had a new pair of Converse sneakers. An increase in the length of the days meant darkness after 9:00 pm. It felt like one finally had the chance to do absolutely anything one wanted.
That's exactly what early retirement is like.