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My (Retired) Life so Far
Well, it’s been six weeks since I bid farewell to my job… so I’m thinking it’s time to take stock of what I’m doing with myself. I’ve spent about a third of the time so far visiting with my mom … Continue reading
Posted in Retirement itself, Ruminations
Tagged aging, archiving photos, change, choices, Diet, family, Health, home movies, lifestyle, photo albums, photos, retirement, Senior Health
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Responsible Family Member: Handle with Care
My sister and I first learned caregiving skills with dolls and pets when we were kids. Then we cared for our children (and our husbands as well). More recently, our parents have been the loved ones requiring some form of assistance or … Continue reading
Posted in Caregiving, Family, Financial Issues, Giving Back, Health Issues, Information
Tagged aging, Assisted living, Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, change, choices, Elderly care, family, Health, Health Insurance, lifestyle, Nursing home, Parents, Respite care, Senior Health, stress
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Countdown to My New Life
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
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Coming to Terms – The Decision to Retire
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
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Rolling on the River… and with the Punches
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
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The Retiring Sort: On the Brink of Retirement
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
Posted in Family, Financial Issues, Retirement itself, Ruminations
Tagged aging, family, lifestyle, retirement, retirement planning
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