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Retirement – an outdated concept

First, a definition. Retirement – a word applied to older persons who have supposedly outlived their usefulness to society and…

9 years ago

It’s not what you get, it’s what you do with it…

Folks from wealthy families going nowhere on their own or crashing under the weight of some disorder in spite of…

9 years ago

Have You Ever Kissed the Blarney Stone?

My legs were aching as I trudged up the slippery stone steps. The enclosed spiral staircase, dank and claustrophobic, ascended…

9 years ago

Are Old People Their Own Worst Enemies?

A currently running TV commercial shows two teens arriving at their grandparents home.  Instead of hugs for the kids, Grandma…

9 years ago

Another Valuable Retirement Activity: Connecting with Safety Pins!

One wonderful thing about being retired is that one has time to think and make big plans. Sorry, there’s no…

9 years ago

Crucial Conversations— We’re Still in This Together (continued)

In a previous post (“Retirement and Good Living” March 15, 2016) entitled Crucial Conversations—We’re All in this Together, I made…

9 years ago

When life is good, savor it

“Savor this moment. Appreciate it. Life won’t always be so good.” The voice in my head echoed a reminder I…

9 years ago

Healthy Ageing Is More Than Just Exercise

I, like many people in their twenties, felt that old age was a very long way away. And that elderly…

9 years ago

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