Sometimes you meet the most interesting people when you least expect it. A utility line was pulled out of the side of my house and the cable company came over to repair it. Steve, “the cable guy”, was very helpful in making the repairs from the bucket truck. When he came down from the telephone pole, I noticed that he was not a 25-year-old. He happened to mention that he … [Read more...] about “I’m winning the lottery so I can retire early!”
Boomers Turning 50: We’re Halfway to 100
Almost out of the clear blue there it was. The arrival of the big five-o. Fifty. Really? Yes, really. Looks like overnight I joined the ranks of other boomers turning 50. Shocking to think that a full half century has gone by. But, good to know that my younger daughter has been gleefully keeping track of this milestone. One night at the dinner table she announced, … [Read more...] about Boomers Turning 50: We’re Halfway to 100
Discovering What’s Next: Encore Careers
Several months ago I heard about a workshop for Boomers who wanted to begin a new career. I asked my mom if she wanted to come along, even though she is just a little older than us Boomers. So, with tickets in hand, we found Lasell College in Newton, MA. There we spent an entire Saturday in a very eye-opening session talking about encore careers. There were over 225 people, all … [Read more...] about Discovering What’s Next: Encore Careers
Who Retires to Fairbanks, Alaska?
“Subarctic” is how they describe the weather in Fairbanks, Alaska. Average winter lows range from -15°F to -25 F. At the winter solstice, there are 3 hours and 43 minutes of direct sunlight. Thankfully, at the summer solstice, there are 21 hours and 49 minutes of direct sun. The second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks is up north – way up north. It’s located in the “interior” … [Read more...] about Who Retires to Fairbanks, Alaska?
When Retiring Early is Not an Option (part 2)
What happened to my Kodachrome? Continuing from Part 1 of when retiring early is not an option. Webb’s personal experience of managing both a career and a small business is one thing. But doing so when the industry was changing so dramatically is nothing short of impressive. Thankfully, he was quick to identify the changing trends. And, he used that insight to … [Read more...] about When Retiring Early is Not an Option (part 2)
