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Aloha Kauai: A Family Trip in Paradise
We recently spent an amazing week in Kauai with my oldest and his family. I had only been to Hawaii once before when we visited Honolulu back in 2008. We…
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Rethinking Lazy in Retirement
The author emphasizes the importance of intentional mental engagement in retirement through hobbies, learning, and creative practices to combat mental laziness. Small, achievable goals and new experiences foster curiosity, demonstrating…
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Exploring Nantucket: A Travel Guide to Island Vibes
When friends ask what stood out most from our Nantucket trip, I always pause—because it’s hard to put into words. On most trips, I can easily describe the sights, the…
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Take Me Out To The Ballgame; #9 Fenway Park
Another summer, another pin in my map. I will have to up my game. I need to do more than one of these a year if I am to achieve…
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Retirement and Minimalism: A Perfect Pair
Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things that bring you joy and the removal of those that do not.” Joshua Becker I never made a conscious decision to become…
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Exiting The Comfort Zone in Retirement
When we are younger, we are often encouraged to push beyond our comfort zones in order to make progress. However, this is much easier said than done. Our comfort zone…
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Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Bucket List Adventures Checked Off and 10 Still to Come
Remember the 2007 movie “The Bucket List” starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman? The film seemed to get us all thinking about our own dreams and ambitions for what we…
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The Art of Self-Image: Nurturing Confidence in Retirement
As I navigate retirement, I’m learning the value of redefining how I see myself. Self-perception often influences how we treat ourselves and others. However, as we go through different life…
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Take Me Out To The Ballgame; #8 Angel Stadium
Remember my insane quest to conquer all the MLB ballparks? No worries if you missed that post, you can catch up [here]. It’s still a looong road ahead but now…
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A Journey Through The Phases of Retirement
Recently I came across an article about the phases of retirement. It’s funny because, before this, I had only ever considered one phase. The no longer working phase. But life…
