Category Archives: Retirement itself

Facing the Future and Enjoying the Passage of Time

Posted on March 24, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time Any fool can do it There ain’t nothing to it Nobody knows how we got to The top of the hill But since we’re on our way down We might … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged aging, change, future, lifestyle, postaday, retirement planning, Time, Weekly Travel Theme | 23 Comments

Why Everybody Needs a Plan – Part 2, or Where’s Mom’s Checkbook?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Caregiving for an older person has so many aspects. There are physical and health issues. There are housing and recreational needs. And then there are the bills. I’ve been through this with three parents now – my own two and my … Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiving, Family, Finances, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged Financial Power of Attorney, Senior finances | 4 Comments

Celebrating the Women in Our Lives

Posted on March 8, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Apparently, I’m only the third woman to ever receive this award, and I’m so honored to…be numbered with Lily Tomlin and Whoopi Goldberg. But I do hope that women are achieving at a rate these days that we can stop … Continue reading →

Posted in Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged International Womens Day, lifestyle, Mother, Mother's Day, Parents, photos, Weekly Travel Theme, Women's Rights | 25 Comments

Future Challenge – How Will You Give Back?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #13 Some of my friends have made the comment that they aren’t sure what they’ll do with themselves when they retire. I’ve always maintained that time is like closets – we fill what we have – and not always … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges, Giving Back, Retirement itself | Tagged Giving back, lifestyle, Volunteering | 2 Comments

That’s the Way the Money Goes!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

All around the mulberry bush, the monkey chased the weasel. The monkey stopped to scratch his nose. Pop! goes the weasel. A penny for a spool of thread, a penny for a needle – That’s the way the money goes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged change, choices, expenses, Financial Planning, Financing Retirement, lifestyle, recreation, Senior finances, Senior Health | 7 Comments

Future Challenge – Are you a Gambler or a Squirrel?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #9 When we’re young, we think we have all the time in the world to save for our later years. It seems there are always more urgent needs than saving. Besides, there are government programs that provide income and … Continue reading →