REFLECTIONS ON MY 7TH INNING STRETCH I fully retired about a year ago after a previous year of stress (lawsuit threat, cancer, business sale and family drama). Unlike a baseball game where there is a time limit on the 7th inning stretch, I think everyone's timeline and experience will be unique. I was mentally, physically and emotionally exhausted so I have taken my time and I am grateful that I had the resources to do so. During the 7th inning stretch at a baseball game, some go for refreshments or the restroom, some chat with friends and strangers or just relax in the sun. I like to stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" then dance to "Haaaaaay Baby" after which I'll drink a beer (and I hate beer). This past year I have been singing with relief (I'm cancer free, the business sale went extremely well, the lawsuit went away...family drama still exists, but you can't have everything). I've also been dancing with adventure (travel...
... is about the "7th inning Stretch" in life...finding new meaning, and purpose for the 7th-9th innings of life.