Category Archives: Retirement itself

Kiss Today Good-bye, and Point Me Toward Tomorrow…

Posted on March 29, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Tomorrow, I’ll wake up, get in my car, and drive with my husband to visit our son in Upstate New York. I won’t be going in to the office tomorrow, or on any other day from now on. Today, after a … Continue reading →

Posted in Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged change, Gratitude, lifestyle, Memories, moving on, retirement, Thanks | 10 Comments

Countdown to My New Life

Posted on March 24, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Four more days…. that’s all that’s left of my career. I had other jobs before I started down this path, but I started as a temp in an insurance office in 1974, and signed on full-time in 1975. I briefly tried something else, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Giving Back, Recreation, Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged blogging, choices, Employment, family, Insurance, lifestyle, moving on, recreation, retirement, stress | 6 Comments

My Pre-Flight Checklist

Posted on March 17, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

So, I’ve announced my retirement and given my notice. Now I have a few weeks left to prepare. I haven’t really thought about the actual transition away from employment in a practical way until now, but there are a number of things … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged 401(k), COBRA, Employment, Health Insurance, Individual Retirement Account, Pension, retirement, retirement planning | 2 Comments

Coming to Terms – The Decision to Retire

Posted on February 29, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I’ve been glibly throwing out the threat of retirement for a few years now. Why? Well, that’s a good question. I’m fortunate to have employment in my field, complete with a regular paycheck, benefits, a cozy office, and some interesting and engaging co-workers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged Employment, family, lifestyle, retirement, retirement planning | 3 Comments

Rolling on the River… and with the Punches

Posted on February 26, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

My husband is an ardent paddler – we own kayaks, a canoe, and all the associated gear. He loves lakes and rivers – and everything he learns from them. When I’m lucky (although I slow him down a bit), I go … Continue reading →

Posted in Recreation, Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged aging, family, lifestyle, recreation, retirement | 1 Comment

The Retiring Sort: On the Brink of Retirement

Posted on February 19, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I’ve thought a lot lately about what it will mean to retire. I even went on the Merriam-Webster website (www.m-w.com) and considered some of their definitions, like: to withdraw from action or danger to withdraw especially for privacy to move back : recede … Continue reading →