Quote Originally Posted by catttan View Post
I sleep late (1 - 3 am) and wake up late (8 - 9 am) - 'privilege' of of a retired a senior. I was a teacher for 34 years, going to bed before 10 pm and waking up at 6 am - our schools start at 7.30 am and ends at 1.30pm; so I think I've earned the 'privilege' to sleep late and wake up late.When I was a schoolboy the teachers used to tell us ' Early to bed and early to rise makes a man happy, healthy. wealthy and wise'. Since I'm contented and happy - not really wealthy but not in want either, wise enough to enjoy what's left of this earthly existence, and still healthy enough to do the things I like most (albeit at half pace), I think I'll ignore the advice from my teachers.

Plus the bonus of being able to interact with people, like you Jack, across time zones. BTW I've been watching breaking news on CNN on the San Bernardino shooting since 8 am this morning.
I am the same with my sleep, being retired has its privileges! My mother was a teacher and would always say the same as your teachers did. My joy is in my orchids and coming up with ways to make room for more and spoiling my grandkids when I see them, pay back to my kids for what they put me through while growing up.

Yes the news has been on since the shootings started, unfortunately it has become very common for this nonsense that has been going on for so very long, it's sad that we have come to us!