I loved my job as restaurateur. But I always had outside interests, such as gardening, modern dance, reading and music. I have always needed time on a stage or in a garden! If I had only my job, I would have hated my life, my job especially.

I haven't had to work (much - I am still a landlord) for fifteen years now, and I do not have enough time for the things I love. Blogging takes up too much of that time actually, and I feel I must let go of that some so that I have more time with my dog, my garden, my music, my friends. I feel terribly sorry for someone who only has their job in their life. That sounds like slavery to me.