This weekend, I re-engaged with several pleasures which I have enjoyed throughout my life. Saturday afternoon, I saw the musical A Walk on the Moon, describing the adventures of a family during a summer vacation in a resort in the Catskill Mountains, where I spent much time while growing up. Now, many of the hotels… Continue reading Enjoy Memories, But Make Room for the New
Category: Retirement
How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free
This week I read How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free, one of the best books I’ve ever found on how to live well after work ends. While many retirement books focus on money issues, this resource specifically deals with how to spend your time during this stage of life. In the Well Connected group… Continue reading How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free
Plan Two Activities Every Day
Many of us struggle with our older years because we no longer have a job to focus on, as we have for most of our lives. Here’s a strategy which I have found helpful. Plan two things to do each day. You do not have to frantically seek to fill up every minute. These two… Continue reading Plan Two Activities Every Day
Secrets to a Satisfying Retirement
In September 2024, shortly before I retired for the first time, I started Secrets to a Satisfying Retirement, an online group for Front Porch to help others to navigate the transition to retirement. I hoped to attract others at the same stage as me, getting ready to retire or recently retired. Not yet retired myself,… Continue reading Secrets to a Satisfying Retirement
Retirement Take 2
As of this week, my tech coaching part/time role at Waltz has ended, so I’m back into full retirement. But I will continue to keep myself busy. For example, I will Now 71, I consider myself very fortunate to have had such a long career. I’m also spending time learning about Artificial Intelligence, which is… Continue reading Retirement Take 2
Retirement -A Bit Later Than Planned
Since my replacement at Sunnyside Community Services was not hired until November (and a colleague left shortly after I did in August), I worked a bit longer than planned. Doing a combination of in person and remote work, my last day was Friday, Nov. 22. So I’ve had more time to adjust to my new… Continue reading Retirement -A Bit Later Than Planned
I Will Retire on Fri, Aug 16, 2024
But my work improving the lives of older adults will continue. In my post last year What Comes Next for Us, I was preparing for a life after full time work ends. Fortunately, I started a job managing the Social Adult Day Program at Sunnyside Community Services last September. This program is designed for those… Continue reading I Will Retire on Fri, Aug 16, 2024