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Life on a Funny Farm: Retiring to Shady Manor Villas
Life on a Funny Farm Retiring to Shady Manor Villas Author:Phil Williams Henry wants to retire as a gentleman farmer in his beloved, and snowy, upstate New York. Mildred, his wife of forty-four years, not only hates the snow, but wants culture, an active social life, and to retire from the drudgery of housework. The pair soon find themselves at a retirement living facility outside Atlanta. At Shady Manor Villas, the... more » opportunities for Mildred to be involved are endless, while Henry can barely stay out of trouble. Henry finds unlimited opportunity to refine his sometimes outrageous sense of humor as he jokes about the institution, and the individuals who run it. He also entertains himself by poking fun at management and the myriad presentations he attends. He enjoys learning about future technology, including a preview of Detroit?s newest, The Elder Car. Best of all, he discovers an old-fashioned farm nearby, and forms a close friendship with a scientist and his intelligent robot. With considerable wit and heartfelt warmth, Henry describes his adventures and observations of life at Shady Manor Villas. He provides an insider's look at retirement living as only he can tell it.« less