Retirement Talk

WHAT to do with the rest of your life?

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Del Lowery Retirement Talk is an audio podcast (written script a click away) intended to help people who are retired, or considering retirement, to examine their own lives. We will consider an active retirement life in all its facets - not just financial. A retirement lifestyle that has been considered  carefully is our goal. We want to encourage thought and action." Del Lowery - Host

 

279 A Retired State of Mind Is there such a thing as a retired state of mind? What might it be? If there is and if we bring it to the surface perhaps it will serve us well.

278 The Good Ol' Days?

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We all have a tendency to look backward occasionally. Sometimes we romanticize that glance. We like to remember only the good. But it isn't honest nor accurate. Our attention might better be focused on appreciating the present.

277 Charlie Avril Interview

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Charlie Avril lives in Knox, Indiana. His story illustrates the power of having a vision of what he wanted his life to be like during retirement. He knew what it was and he has stayed with his plan.

276 Lists

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Making a life list works well for some. Considering what you want to do in life and writing it down can be good at any age. Sharing that list can make it all the more worthwhile.

275 Heather Leach Interview

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Heather Leach is a writer living in a hill town in the Derbyshire Dales area of England. Her retirement has included relocating and living for a year in France. Here is my first Skype to Skype interview.

274 Magic And Dreams

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When do we loose the ability to dream? When does our ability to imagine a different life disappear? We need to recover this ability when we retire. This can be a magical time.

273 Vacations

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Retired people need vacations I told my grand-daughter. If we don't need a rest, we at least need a change. There are many benefits for retired people in getting away from the routine.
272 (097): Exercise - for the Brain?
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We know our muscles, lungs and cardiovascular system needs to get some exercise. We may not connect this exercise with the best thing in the world we can do for our brain. But, it seems to be true.

271Spring Cleaning

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Spring is time for new growth - rebirth. It is time for new thoughts. For the retired it is time to move our dreams from the inside to include possibilities in the great outdoors.  

 

Road Trip USA Series Many retired folks dream of taking an extended road trip across America. Follow us as we plan our trips and actually ride the road. There are two trips taken and described: A. Western, Southern and Southeastern Edge of America and B. American West.

 

T'ain't So, T'is Too

Jackie Spinks takes a humerous viewing of being an older member of our society in this new book. We are publishing this in serial form in both audio and written text.

 

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Greg Butler retired in January 2007 at age 60. Among his varied retirement hobbies is writing nonfiction short stories, mostly in memoir style. In retirement stories www.retirement-stories.com he describes his journey, from gaining an understanding of his retirement needs, identifying and achieving a variety of worthy goals, to leading a more balanced and fulfilled life.

"The Voice of SOAR" is a podcast for members of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees that is maintained by Charlie Averill. Charlie offers a strong political voice concerning retired folks and politics - insightful and passionat. http://web.mac.com/soar3/SOAR/Voice_of_SOAR/Voice_of_SOAR.html

It's important to start your retirement will a fresh perspective. www.VisionDirect.com Contact Lenses can keep your eyes sharp and your mind focused on creating your exciting life to come.

 

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