Bert is a retired teacher in society and environment, and history, holds a BA and Grad Dip Ed. Since retiring Bert has become an active member of his local ALP chapter, joined a local writer’s group, and started a philosophy discussion group. Bert is also part of a community art group – and does a bit of art himself – and has joined a Ukulele choir. “Life is to be lived, says Bert, “and I can honestly say that I have never experienced the contentment I feel now.”