Los Angeles is quite a place to visit. Every time I fly over the mountains and see the sheer sprawl of the area spilling to the edge of the Pacific Ocean, I can’t help but wonder about this area. Is it possible to retire out here – and would anyone want to? It’s congested. How do millions of people deal with the never-ending traffic? It's expensive. How does one get … [Read more...] about Is It Too Late For An “Old Guy” To Learn Jazz In Retirement?
Boomers in Action
A Reporter Asks 10 Retirement Gurus for Their New Year’s Resolutions
Like many folks, turning the calendar from the old year to the new brings high hopes for making this one a better year. Many folks even profess their New Year's resolutions each year. There is the promise of doing more things better and making it all worthwhile—or making changes and fresh starts. Personally, I love the idea of the new beginning and a fresh … [Read more...] about A Reporter Asks 10 Retirement Gurus for Their New Year’s Resolutions
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
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.”
