Tag Archives: choices

Future Challenge – Making New Friends

Posted on February 14, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #10 As we get older, our friendships evolve and change. Our children grow up, our parents grow older and eventually pass away. Some friends move away. We retire from our jobs and lose track of many work contacts.  Although … Continue reading →

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Mind the Gap: Paper or Electronic?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I still remember going to the library with my Mum when I was a preschooler. I had my own library card, and proudly brought home three books from each visit. I learned to read phonetically, and those books gave me … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Future Challenge – What Would I Be Better Off Without?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

As part of my retirement theme,  I’m offering a weekly Thursday “Future Challenge” to get people of all ages thinking in general about their futures and/or retirement. (I apologize, I’m still a little behind this week, as I’m finally getting … Continue reading →

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Tempting Fate – The Tipping Points of Our Health

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

First Fig My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night;   But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends — It gives a lovely light! – by Edna St. Vincent Millay When we’re young, it seems romantic to … Continue reading →

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Future Challenge – Change is a Bummer

Posted on December 20, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Last week I offered the first of these challenges. I’m hoping that if you’re visiting this blog, you have at least a passing interest in retirement and the lifestyles it can bring. No matter how old you are, I’d like to challenge … Continue reading →

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