LINDA RIDGEWAY:  

Finally after over 50+ years of working I retired a few months ago and have enjoyed the freedom of watching the grass grow and the wildlife in my yard. I still travel every chance I get. 42 states, 3 provinces, numerous islands in the Caribbean and several countries in Europe. I go mining several times a year for rubies, sapphires, emeralds and have a nice haul over the years. I also go squatching on my way to the mine. Nothing yet, but I am still hopeful.. I have four dogs and 2 cats and two goats and 6 chickens. I lost my husband after 32 years and it has been an adjustment that will take getting used to again, and all of my kids are still scattered and doing their own thing and are happy and successful. I have a very full schedule and Christmas is the favorite holiday with putting up over 35 trees and decorating the house to making cookies, breads and rum balls. I really do not miss anyone from scho...Expand for more