My fifth most enjoyable fun activity is playing ‘devil’s advocate’ on issues being debated, to stimulate responses that throwback onto me in terms of reaction to those ‘expressed’ viewpoints.

Fourth on my fun list is writing poetry that reflects life and living.

The third fun activity is studying promises Political parties make before elections, and then two or three years later, looking at what was promised and what has been fulfilled. “Long on promises and short outcomes“ is invariably the order of the day and people who made those promises don’t exactly like being reminded about what they said and what’s been delivered.

Fortunately, I am blessed with a good memory. My second from-the-top fun activity is to think about and reflect upon funny incidents that have occurred for us since my teaching career began in 1968. Many of the reflections cause great merriment.

The fun activity I like the most has a serious side. It’s reflecting upon knowing and thinking about people I’ve worked with over the years as fellow educators, students in my schools, staff, and other associates. Some of those memories are serious, summer fun But all bring back the past. I like to reflect upon the Rewards (and the fun) attached to being a people person and not one who overlooked the human side of the enterprise with which I connected.

So from five to one, That’s the way it’s been for me.