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Is It Too Late For An “Old Guy” To Learn Jazz In Retirement?

May 14, 2018

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  [Read more...]


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

November 23, 2017

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  [Read more...]


The Best Kept Secret in Town: Your Local Council on Aging (aka Senior Centers)

September 25, 2017

Did you know that September is Senior Center month all across America? And, that your local Council on Aging is part of a Federal program to provide important services to those 60 and older in your community? Even more, did you know that over 80%  [Read more...]


Retirement Identity: Can You Find Yours at a University Football Game?

October 28, 2015

The start of UMN Big 10 Football games is wildly exciting! Have you given much thought to your next chapter?  You know, the one we call retirement?  For so many people that I talk to, they are very confident today in who they are.  It's  [Read more...]


Retiring in California Might Just Include an RV

May 24, 2015

RVs line the Pacific Coast - right on the beach. How is that for a view! It is always fun to go to other parts of the country. I get to talk to people about what they envision doing in their retirement.  But something is  [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…

Books by Marcia

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Ready for Retirement?

Don’t forget that planning your retirement is not a weekend project. These books can help you get a good start. Order your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

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About Boomer Retirement Briefs

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.