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Dante Bellini, Jr.'s avatar

I can relate! Excellent, Doc.

Colleen Lawson's avatar

I can definitely relate. Miss my nursing career, but I enjoy the day, especially as you say when I settle down with a good book.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

A luxury indeed, Colleen.

Chrissy Corrente's avatar

Dr you write beautifully. I just subscribed.

I think I may be jealous of your afternoons. 😍

Chrissy

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Jeaous? Funny. Thanks for subscribing, Chrissy.

Peter Voccio JR.'s avatar

The energy you had and used through your education and your profession as a doctor caring for people for so many years and the graying hairs that came and retirement well deserved. Now in your elder years the drive doesn't stop but father time being so powerful will take over. Enjoy those knaps as they come,! they were earned

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

You are most kind, my friend. And ,ye, I will take your advice.

Larry Goldberg's avatar

I love your post. In so many other countries the afternoon nap is imbedded in daily life. America grew out of the Industrial revolution and the twelve hour workday which had no use for mid-day naps (unless you were rich). Naptime is as essential to healthy living as night time sleep to allow the mind to assess and recalibrate for the hours that lie ahead. A power nap paves the way for a productive evening. Nap like it's 2024!

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thanks, Larry. See note below.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thank you, Larry. No one should ever be nap-guilty. And thanks for subscribing to my blog. Hope to see you soon.

Edward Markward's avatar

This column, Ed, personally, might be most instructive to me as I contemplate getting out of the race.

Thank you.

Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

And while considering, also consider writing your marvelous story. And publishing it!