Mickey Rooney

Porte Ponderings:

The first day of our holiday to Calgary Alberta started very early. We arrived at 8:30 AM and couldn’t check into our room until 4PM. So, after sleeping in the car and charging up Harold’s scooter, we went to Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. The building was only open until 4 so this worked perfectly. 400 acres in the city of Calgary, with pave walking paths, beside the Bow river. Lots of water birds to see. The Common Merganser stole the show but there were also lots of Wood Ducks and Canada Geese.

Calgary Alberta
Train tracks beside the bird sanctuary
Harold in his “native” home.
Canada Geese
Male Wood Duck
Canada Geese
Sweethearts on the bridge
Artistic touch
Over the bridge
Female Common Merganser
Still Water, but not deep

“Don’t retire
– inspire”

~ Mickey Rooney
Actor
Born on: 23rd September 1920

Porte Ponderings:

Retiring from one job to receive a pension and doing what you like means you can follow your passions or learn new skills.

It’s been almost 12 years since I retired from my job at Canada Post. The thing I miss most is the people. Many of which I’ve stayed in contact with via Facebook.

I’ve learned photography, painting, baking bread and many other skills. I’ve been able to take care of myself, my husband and my family much better. I’ve been able to travel, spend winters in Florida, and summers at Port Glasgow Trailer Park.

Spending time with my grandchildren has been such a blessing.

So retiring isn’t the end. Retire and inspire. ❤