If only it were so easy as to convince our friends to come too. Most of them have family ties which I doubt would stretch that far. Travel money is an issue, too. But who knows? I know they'd all love the sailing - the main group is into wooden boats and old sailing ships.
If we can work it right, we'll be able to keep our immigration door open until the next presidential election. Then we'll have a better idea of how the political wind blows in the US, and whether it's time to run away or it's safe to stay.
Yes, being a kept woman is nice, though I think I work harder than when I was employed. But I can name my hours and decide what the day's chore is. No time sheets to fill out either, nor cranky clients or regulators to appease. It works for me as long as I can get away with it.
I've gotten so fond of my user name, that I'm a bit embarrassed to admit I have such a mundane given name. But I like it even so, and I'll answer to either.
