Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Peter Millard said he and his wife, Rita, want to stay independent, so they prepare their own meals and do their own housework. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Peter Millard, a 78-year-old retiree living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with his wife, Rita. It has been edited for length and clarity. My wife and I spent more than 20 years moving between countries... [3912 chars]