Actually it's already December and I'm 15 days into the second year of my retirement. Today is World Aids Day and it's on days like this that I really miss working...the chance one always had to express a bit of passion for a topic. We called it advocacy but it was more than that. Yes, there were always the nonsense events that left you wondering if it was not all a waste of time, when you questioned people's commitment, their sincerity and integrity even. But overall you felt you were fighting for a cause. And there were really memorable moments, like seeing all those kids trying to win the song contest. And being part of the First Pitch with the Primera Dama at the stadium. Talking about issues that many people were still uncomfortable talking about, or having to confront the conservative and totally-out-of-touch-with-reality views of the church...But here I am in Vienna, instead of the DR.
Dominique moved out into her own apartment at the beginning of December and is working, albeit temporarily, for Berlitz. It had become a bit of a squeeze. Now it's nice to have your daughter come and visit you or popr oevre for a bit of lunch or dinner...something we didn't do during all those years of working and travelling.
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