News channels carry the story of a celebrity singer, who sang on the streets in anonymity, covering himself in a shawl, and earned Rs.12/- in five hours. He humbly acknowledged the people, the orchestra, the lavish sets and the media machinery that make him a star. Else, the same songs could get him a measly amount of twelve rupees.
What happens when life is devoid of all color? What happens when life is back to the basics – of food, shelter, health and survival?
I wonder if retirement is shadowing my thoughts. I have looked forward to an unshackled life, where I could devote time to what I love doing – painting, writing, playing with my pets, volunteering for a cause and arguing with my spouse.
I look again at the picture on the easel, and pull out my palette – to paint the flowers with fresh colors of spring.
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Reena Saxena 
Beautifully written!
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Thought provoking indeed. The true face of hidden thoughts of retirement.
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Thank you!
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Powerful and thought-provoking, my friend.
The Snow
Annie at ~McGuffy’s Reader~
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Interesting way to tie in what’s happening to someone famous to how it relates to “real” life.. and how lovely that the result was a re-invigoration of color.
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Great story. Retirement can be a challenge, I am glad the picture was refreshed.
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Of retirement, I can only dream.
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Sometimes there is happiness in the simpler things in life and we aim to go back to basics. Lovely take on the prompt.
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A nice take on the prompt. Loved the theme.
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Thanks!
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Welcome!
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Wonderful story Reena! I love that she is going to repaint the picture of snow and winter to one of flowers and spring! I think she is doing what she wants to do in retirement. Well done!
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Thank you!
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Excellent take on the prompt, Reena. Retirement can be good if one stays relevant. My spouse makes me laugh all of the time, so not much time for arguing. 🌻
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Great! 🙂
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wow! loved what you did with the prompt . Thought provoking , indeed!
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You’ve given us quite a bit to think about! Brilliant Reena
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Thanks! Yours was a light-hearted take.:)
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I agree to all that you but arguing with your spouse. Well, if that spices and spruces up things, then, why not. Excellent write, Reena.
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It can. I once made a remark about something that it would spur my parents-in-law to start ‘fighting’. Their 6 year old NRI granddaughter responded in all earnestness “They are not fighting, just shouting at each other”. 🙂 Perhaps, in her view, fighting meant ‘coming to fisticuffs’, and they were actually quite civil.
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Lovely take on the prompt and one to ponder.
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An interesting question – and an excellent story!
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Thank you so much!
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This was lovely Reena though arguing with my spouse as a feature of retirement I might do without..
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Advisable for all 🙂
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Great thought and take on the prompt
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