2022-01-12 16:12
When Imperfection Strikes! What happens when those closest to us ultimately disappoint? Why do we feel unloved, abandoned or dismissed? It’s not as if we all aren’t imperfect in… Read More
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2021-11-29 21:20
We hadn’t done much planning. After all, we weren’t even sure we would get across the border; there were so many discouraging words about journeying north. Was it worth planning… Read More
2021-07-25 23:34
My “Medellin Jubilado (Retiree) Odyssey” contained a trap. I toured,, was a wonderful tourist. I bought property, I was a fine new member of the community and a new member of a l… Read More
2021-07-07 18:09
I have always believed in intuition and never more than on January 19, 2021. A day I will remember forever. Suddenly awake, covered with sweat, tears running down my cheeks, it was 2 a.m. I… Read More
2021-07-02 23:49
We two have been motivated to hike and climb mountains through our 45 years of marriage and separately even before that. Now 75 & 78 and with many mountains and trails under our boots an… Read More
2021-05-03 21:43
Fortunately, we were gifted with good genes at birth. We’ve kept persistently active walking and hiking, running marathons. And now still feeling pretty peppy, as we travel through our… Read More
2021-04-06 20:36
I recently learned there is such a thing as “Anti-Skills”; you know personality traits you should really leave behind. Simply stated this refers to what you should NOT do is just… Read More
2021-03-11 23:20
I have always believed that if you’re sad you must allow yourself to express those feelings because denying them the more they grow. Remember how we all used to sob watching the Hallma… Read More
2021-02-09 00:03
My head was spinning with information—and misinformation—about Covid-19 vaccinations coming by way of emails, media reports and conversations with friends and family. Sign up? Do… Read More
2021-01-27 22:32
Cancer care today is markedly different than what it was before the COVID pandemic. Some changes in cancer care, from lower numbers of screening tests like mammograms through alterations in… Read More
2020-10-26 13:30
Thousands of us boomers were fortunate enough to grow up in the Pacific Northwest. We became passionate about the forests, trails and mountains here. There was always that one talisman &ndas&hell…Read More
2020-10-12 16:17
You know, life is a funny thing. The younger version of myself would never have imagined starting a fitness program in my fifties. Working out was for the young right? I was unsure about joi… Read More
2020-09-02 22:35
I hate to say it but yes, I hate wearing a mask. Wearing glasses steams them up causing me to look at things in a distorted manner as my eyes water. I have begun feeling my way through the g… Read More
2020-08-23 13:07
Never foreseeing just how serious the world-wide pandemic would become, we set off on what was intended to be a three-week road trip in early March of this year. My journal started with a li… Read More
2020-08-15 19:35
There has been so much conversation, especially in foreign countries, about the value of the life of a person over 65. What is lacking within us that we can so casually discuss the disposabi… Read More
2020-07-07 16:28
When our daughter was about five, she told me she really didn’t want to die, and in fact, didn’t think she actually would. Death was probably going to skip her. Sad to say, she k… Read More
2020-05-11 11:39
When I decided to write an article about what our community was doing during this lockdown period, I said to myself, gee, being cooped up inside for nearly 2 months, (since March 13 to be ex… Read More
2020-05-03 13:39
Our love affair with the Algarve began five years ago when we arrived in the southernmost region of Portugal to walk the Via Algarviana. Unlike the majority of holidaymakers, we weren’… Read More
2020-04-03 18:23
Is love like a plague? That’s what Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez suggests in Love in the Time of Cholera. In today’s frightening COVID-19 pandemic, the situat… Read More
2020-03-21 13:25
Ever wonder what it would be like to make Europe your home? After having lived all around the United States and traveling much of the world, my husband and I moved to Portugal more than seve… Read More
2020-03-04 21:16
The Setting Every Community Up Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 was passed in December 2019. In an era of a divided government, 71 of 100 senators and 297 of 435 representatives i… Read More
2020-02-12 23:41
Many people don’t have a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibility of a fiduciary. Hopefully, this post will bring clarity to you, the beneficiaries of the fiduciary… Read More
2020-01-18 15:06
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us,” wrote J.R.R. Tolkien in The Fellowship of the Ring. But, rarely do we know for sure how much time may be ava… Read More
2020-01-12 20:34
When we were working and even into our early retirement years, it seemed as though our brains had endless number of thoughts – and when given a question or a task – the answer or… Read More
2020-01-07 15:55
I feel very lucky. That wasn’t always the case. Stricken with Lyme Disease after moving to Ojai, California in 1997, my life went from a very busy job as a Nurse Practitioner in the se… Read More
2019-12-22 17:39
In autumn 2019 my son and I visited the Langhe region in northern Italy. Langhe is the hilly area to the south and east of the river Tanaro in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont. This stunnin… Read More
2019-12-16 16:41
It is not just the seagulls flocking to Portugal! 2,000 people a day are requesting residency here. Yes, two thousand! And why not? The Portuguese people have a well-deserved reputation for… Read More
2019-12-11 17:55
“The Glitter Strip”, “The GC”, “The Goldie” – these are just a few of the Aussie slang names for the Queensland city famous for it’s 57km stri… Read More
2019-12-05 13:24
Imagine driving along a back country road in the central volcanic region of Mexico, awed by the unusual shapes of the mountains. You hit a speed bump. Bam! You jam on the brakes. A native de… Read More
2019-11-29 14:30
No matter what our age, in today’s culture many of us have been seduced into believing that we must control our weight to live righteously. While there’s nothing wrong with being… Read More
2019-11-25 21:28
This article covers two subjects near and dear to my heart. How retirement can be looked upon as a good thing and how we need funny, if not wild and wacky things in our lives in order to cop… Read More
2019-10-22 19:48
Have you ever started a project, determined to finish it no matter how long it took? Well, that was me this past summer I spent most of my long, hot, humid summer days focusing on completing… Read More
2019-08-10 20:45
To know someone here or there With whom you feel there is an understanding In spite of distance or thoughts unexpressed— That can make of this earth’s garden. Goethe I can… Read More
2019-06-15 21:23
Where did I leave off last time? Oh, yes … it was June, 2015. Once again I was learning why God doesn’t always let us know what lies ahead around the bend. The first day… Read More
2019-05-17 19:08
“There is a trick to a graceful exit. It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, or a relationship is over – and to let go.” – Ellen Goodman &nb&hell…Read More
2019-05-13 11:08
~You cannot discover new roads until you’re willing to lose sight of your front door~ Since retiring, do you plan for your future, or do you go-with-the-flow? Rob and I decided… Read More
2019-05-07 16:19
May is Older Americans Month! Each year, the Administration on Community Living (ACL) within the Federal government sponsors this month of recognition with a theme that changes from year to… Read More
2019-04-09 20:24
When people think of Spain, what generally pops into their minds is a stereotype. Bulls, flamenco dancers, sangría, and possibly, paella dance through their heads. Images of sunny bea… Read More
2019-04-06 14:40
You cannot discover new roads until you’re willing to lose sight of your front door Depending on where you live, you’re still waiting for warmer weather. Here in South Car… Read More
2019-03-14 20:36
Needless to say how you deal with closing that door from your work life actually defines you in a different way. Every retirement book I had ever read was right . . . During our journe… Read More
2019-03-09 16:58
One question I’ve always had trouble answering is, “What is your long term plan?” I can organize and implement everything from a small task to a large-scale international p… Read More
2019-03-03 17:47
Spring is just around the corner! Depending on where you live, you can feel it in the air! South Carolina’s weather is fighting for spring to spring forth! I’ve done most of my d… Read More
2019-02-20 22:08
Age is just a number. If it starts with a ‘7’, you are not eliminated from certain activities. Same with an ‘8’. Regardless of the kids saying, aren’t you too o… Read More
2019-01-29 15:52
Happy New Year! After weeks of packing, unpacking, moving furniture around several times a day, tossing, and donating, I feel like these two REDs* are happily settled in our cozy condo on La… Read More
2019-01-22 22:24
What is perceived as criticism or negativity is hard to take but sometimes, telling it “like it is” is the only way to tell it. Trust me, you will be offended by some parts of th… Read More
2019-01-08 20:49
You saved carefully and invested wisely. You believe your plans are in place, and your nest egg is in order. You feel financially prepared for the years to come. But have you considered your… Read More
2018-12-21 00:42
Like me, you’ve probably asked yourself, When did I get old enough to retire? I still ask myself, When did I get old? My husband Rob of thirty-one years and I met and marr… Read More
2018-12-17 21:28
During the 1970s in my international banking career, my wife and I lived in Southeast Asia for five years—two in Jakarta and three in Singapore. Returning to the States, we found that… Read More
2018-12-07 22:41
As a growing number of retirees face financial insecurity, what impact could those who move abroad have on lower-income communities? Retirement is changing. Not only are a growing num… Read More
2018-11-06 22:14
From the time I saw the first airplane fly over my house on the great plains of Oklahoma until the last time I climbed out of a cockpit at age seventy-nine, my passion was flying. Any pilot… Read More
2018-10-06 11:43
A 75 year-old man had been married 40+ years. His wife cooked and cleaned, took care of the kids who are now on their own, and he provided income. They had sex once in a while and took each… Read More
2018-09-11 14:36
Names! There were so many names. My eyes scanned the sea of names etched in stone in front of me. The sound of falling water permeated my surroundings as my fingers slowly trac… Read More
2018-09-08 13:38
How many times have you heard someone say, “you’re too old to do that” or “at your age why would you want to start something new?” If you pay attention you will… Read More
2018-09-05 15:52
I feel fortunate to have stumbled upon this website and I can tell you why; I thrive when I can share my experiences that I believe may guide others. So ‘posting’ on a forum wher… Read More
2018-09-01 13:30
On a recent trip to Upstate New York for a family wedding, my husband and I nearly came face to face with a flying wild turkey. We are more urban than rural and – save for stray deer f… Read More
2018-08-28 11:07
I remember wondering when I should retire. It started around Christmas time of my retirement year. The thoughts I was turning over in my mind went something like this: Can I afford to retire… Read More
2018-08-20 13:49
Want a more fulfilling retirement? Get connected It’s no secret that isolation and disconnection from others plays into depression. If you go online in search of the latest heal… Read More
2018-07-28 18:33
Hello Again friends, well it’s been quite a year! I am waving to you from New Hampshire for the moment. I drove across Canada, it was a wonderful trip! I highly recommend it! The Canad… Read More
2018-07-18 16:14
Most people fantasize about living their dreams in retirement. We don’t always know exactly what those “dreams” are. We just know that our retirement will involve the pursu… Read More
2018-06-18 17:16
Did you ever believe retirement could be so much fun? It is hard to believe that we will be retired 22 years this coming December. In the beginning we were a bit skeptical about how we would… Read More
2018-06-04 16:42
How to live a simpler life? Slower? More Zen-like? In a place with good food and wine and lots of sunshine? We are globetrotters, my man and I. After living the expat life in over a h… Read More
2018-05-20 11:13
The decision for us to retire in Thailand was actually pretty easy. After living in the U.A.E and traveling extensively around the Middle East and Africa during my tenure with IBM, Thailand… Read More
2018-05-01 11:37
I didn’t truly fall in love with skiing until I was … 60! This wasn’t because of a late start. I started in rope tow, lace-up boot days, when a family pass at Timberline L… Read More
2018-04-27 13:51
When someone you love is in the hospital, don’t go to visit! That’s right. Families should not think of themselves as visitors in the hospital room. Families—or some… Read More
2018-04-23 10:29
One of the things I believe we must do daily, especially as we age, is to set aside a particular – “Quiet” – time for ourselves. For myself, I am referring to a time… Read More
2018-04-16 13:08
It has been estimated that 5000 new opioid addictions begin with prescription medication per year. The need for alternatives to manage pain has never been greater. Interventional Radiologist… Read More
2018-04-10 16:08
What woman wouldn’t want to trade heels for tennis shoes? Recently one of my retired friends said that was one of her favorite things about retirement. This light-hearted comment got m… Read More
2018-04-05 13:40
When it was first announced that the new tax bill passed and taxes would be cut by about 25% for many, what first crossed your mind? Finally renovating your bathroom or kitchen? How about pa… Read More
2018-03-13 18:18
It is important to account for your long-term care insurance when making your retirement plans to ensure you are financially well protected in case of an unexpected illness or disability. If… Read More
2018-03-03 11:43
I am now officially retired. Okay, I’m a writer and writers never really retire. I am now officially not getting paid regularly (which probably makes me ever more of a writer than I wa… Read More
2018-02-24 18:34
What if I told you had your eye on the wrong ball? That your ladder of success was leaning against the wrong building? Or that you are focused on the unimportant, while the important stuff s… Read More
2018-02-18 17:09
Moving to a senior community isn’t for everyone, yet it was right for us. The move came only after we had followed a dream: that of retiring and building a log house in a rural… Read More
2018-02-12 16:34
Since we bought our apartment in Bagni di Lucca in northern Tuscany almost 15 years ago I spend 6 months of every year in glorious Italy. I am often asked by first time visitors to Italy how… Read More
2018-02-07 21:13
As an author of seven books and a therapist specializing in treating people with eating and weight concerns for over three decades, I’m often asked what to eat and what kind of exercis… Read More
2018-02-03 16:53
No matter how much research and preparation you do before traveling, things aren’t going to go exactly as you planned them. Flexibility is the key. The sooner you learn to roll with th… Read More
2018-01-30 22:07
Buddha once said: “Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” I recently agreed to accompany my wife to a series of lectures on d… Read More
2018-01-26 16:58
When my beautiful mother suffered an insidious stroke that led to her death thirteen months later, my life crumbled. I found myself immediately enrolled in the School of Hard Knocks for a gr… Read More
2018-01-22 17:09
Several years ago, while my husband was in the hospital, I was concerned about the course of his treatment and couldn’t seem to get a clear picture of the next steps and prognosis. Not… Read More
2018-01-17 17:08
For months I’ve been ruminating about what to write next. Here it is the beginning of 2018—and as my niece posted on Facebook, “Two thousand seventeen has been a long decad… Read More
2018-01-13 12:04
I retired. Then I got to work. I took a writing class and began writing. This was well after I was collecting social security. Maybe what you are about to read will inspire you to write. Or… Read More
2018-01-06 00:11
I never thought it would happen to me, but here I was in Vietnam with a big smile on my face as my massage concluded! I love massages, but rarely treat myself to this luxury back in t… Read More
2017-11-24 16:51
Cuba grabs you by the throat and spits you out dancing. It’s not always easy, and it’s impossible to escape the poverty, but it’s always fascinating. At times raw and gritt… Read More
2017-11-17 14:40
Ever struggle with the why me syndrome? Those times when you are overcome by anger, frustration, and fatigue, wondering why you have to go through this hardship? I have coped with more than… Read More
2017-11-14 16:54
The coffee went down like silk. The warm, creamy colored liquid swirled around in my cup as I sat it down on the table beside me. Leaning back in my chair I was struck by the bright m… Read More
2017-11-01 22:55
When we married over 40 years ago, my husband was 35 and I was 27. Well matched in interests and activity levels, we enjoyed walking, moderate hiking in the Virginia mountains, bike riding a… Read More
2017-10-28 21:36
Within the period of a little more than a year, I sold my tiny condominium in Southern California, retired, cut my income by a third, moved across the country to a house in central Florida a… Read More
2017-09-26 22:47
Old age in our culture refers to chronological age. It’s a number identifying how long we have been alive. That’s all it means. Your chronological age is not a measure of… Read More
2017-09-23 00:18
As I sit here pondering what to write about, I stop for a moment, thinking briefly of what took place one week ago tonight (I am writing this article on September 17) and where we were when… Read More
2017-09-08 16:45
By the end of June when temps near 90 degrees daily in Florida I’m ready to escape. Here is a quick summary of my 2017 travels and how I avoided much of the severe Florida summe… Read More
2017-08-31 13:19
If you’re retired, Labor Day is an excellent time for another celebration of freedom from work. Held on the first Monday of September, Labor Day serves to mark the ‘end&rs&hell…Read More
2017-08-28 13:36
One of the advantages of being retired is that whenever a noteworthy event comes along during normal working hours, i.e. an inauguration speech, a MLB playoff game, or (ta da) an eclipse, we… Read More
2017-08-20 17:20
Confident in the belief that life was about more than the career that I enjoyed, I retired on August 13, 2015, with the intent to begin the next chapter of a life well lived. To be sur… Read More
2017-08-12 14:46
I have now lived in my tiny house on wheels for a year. It is a gypsy wagon also called a vardo, lovingly built by John Kaznecki of Maine. We set it on a Ford F150 truck with 5’x8&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-07-26 18:55
Yes indeed, many head to Thailand for a taste of wild-life, but it’s also an awesome place to encounter wildlife. And that’s exactly what two ole classmates did recently. … Read More
2017-07-22 16:53
Retirement – what exactly does that word mean? According to Wikipedia – Retirement is the point where a person stops working. For us, that wasn’t entirely true and to look… Read More
2017-07-13 12:05
Sitting in my seat about halfway down the aisle I could feel the bus slow down and move over to the curb. I pulled my eyes away from the book I was reading and glanced out of the tinted wind… Read More
2017-07-08 14:38
Guadeloupe is an overseas region of France located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean…not to be confused with Guadalupe island off of the west coast of Mexico’s Baja Califo… Read More
2017-07-05 18:05
No matter how old we may become, at times we are kicked out of our comfort zone. As senior citizens, we have great wisdom in many areas and may be asked to share that knowledge with various… Read More
2017-07-02 00:05
Another hot day on a Greek island. Another day of people watching down in a waterfront café. Freddo cappuccino and a sesame koulouri (bread ring) for breakfast. An ouzo and octopus as… Read More
2017-06-28 19:34
When my youngest son was a toddler, he loved Fred Penner….I mean he absolutely IDOLIZED him! That was mostly good, except that twenty-seven years later, many of those songs have a way… Read More
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