Marcia Mantell

Our “Next 10 Adventure” and 10 Things We’ve Learned

Eighteen months ago, Dan and I took a big (and some would say “crazy”) leap by moving from the house where we raised our girls to “the country”. Okay, it’s really just down the highway a bit to Hanover, MA, and not to Oklahoma! We managed to start downsizing (a “limited downsizing”), bought a fixer-upper, and started out on our “Next 10 Adventure”. We’re … [Read more...] about Our “Next 10 Adventure” and 10 Things We’ve Learned

Headline: What To Do If You’re Looking At Early Retirement

In this guest contributor article for TheStreet.com, Marcia interviewed two women in their early 50s who faced the decision whether to “retire” when offered an early exit package. How did they decide what to do? Read the full article on TheStreet.com. … [Read more...] about Headline: What To Do If You’re Looking At Early Retirement

Thanksgiving Parade Surprise: Baby Boomer Drum & Bugle Corps Members!

Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved going to a parade. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a small town parade or a fancy one with all kinds of floats and fanfare. It can be a 4th of July parade, a homecoming parade, or an Easter parade. The crown jewel of parades is, of course, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. I was beyond thrilled to go for the first … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Parade Surprise: Baby Boomer Drum & Bugle Corps Members!

Not Everyone Wants a Fancy Retirement. “I Just Want Some Victuals on the Table.”

Working for 45 years is a big deal. That’s a lot of years in the rear view mirror. By age 60, working people are often tired. By 65 they are downright exhausted. It’s especially hard for people who have spent those 45 years on their feet. Martha is one such person, a delightful woman who cannot wait for her 65th birthday to come in December. She has the … [Read more...] about Not Everyone Wants a Fancy Retirement. “I Just Want Some Victuals on the Table.”