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Volunteering in Retirement – One Boomer’s path to non-stop fun after working

Pat next to life-sized space suit

January 21, 2020

Pat's original dream was to join NASA. Today she is a NASA Solar System Ambassador. "I get bored easily,” Pat declared.  Those were her opening words during our recent conversation about her volunteering in retirement.  Pat is an incredible woman I met at Altrusa, a  [Read more...]


Happy Holidays: An Inspirational Story of Hard Times, Hot Meals, and Hope

Photo of Sharon Curry in the Community Center. Pictures of inspirational people cover the walls and her student's notebooks fill the table. Happy Holidays.

December 12, 2019

Sharon Curry directs the Community Center for neighborhood children. She helps each child stay centered and in touch with their feelings and emotions. Keeping journals is part of a successful process. Happy holidays to one and all!  Hard to believe we are once again at  [Read more...]


Boomers and Cancer: Retirement Plans Reconsidered

September 18, 2019

According to the American Cancer Society’s 2019 Cancer Facts and Figures, “Cancer usually develops in older people. 80% of all cancers in the United States are diagnosed in people 55 years of age or older.” That’s a disturbing statistic about Boomers and cancer. The report  [Read more...]


Podcasts for Boomers — It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New

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August 20, 2019

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay Have you found a podcast or two (or ten) that you love to listen to? Or, ones that you find recommending to your friends and family? It is quite fascinating to hear the tremendous interest so many have in listening  [Read more...]


LGBTQ Boomers: The Force Behind Gay Pride

June 25, 2019

Thanks to the early work of LGBTQ Boomers, June is the international month of Pride. Parades, parties and potlucks happen from coast to coast and around the globe. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Gay Pride. June is Gay Pride month across the globe.   [Read more...]


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Marcia’s Retirement Kitchen

Marcia's Retirement Kitchen

What’s Cookin’?

If your kitchen is anything like mine, it’s the place everyone gathers to talk about their day, share special moments, and ask important questions. And to see what’s cooking.

For me, there is a strong connection between preparing meals and planning retirement. Both need certain ingredients, recipes to follow, and getting the timing just right.

My motto to live by: If you can make a lasagna, you can create a plan for retirement.

Look for an invitation to join me at my kitchen table where retirement is always on the menu.

More coming soon…

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Boomer Retirement Briefs Blog

Reinventing Retirement?

Boomer Retirement Briefs is where readers go for fun ideas and new ways of thinking about retirement.

As an author, speaker, and presenter, I meet so many interesting people at different stages of retirement. I am always fascinated with their innovative ideas and inspired approaches.

Flip through these blog posts and you’ll find:

  • Fun stories about real Boomers redesigning retirement;
  • Technical retirement stuff in plain language; and,
  • Lots of free resources to download and use.