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 is seldom so simple. Even something as final sounding as…
Some are tears of sorrow and some are tears of joy but no matter how many times I watch these movies, they never fail to make me shed a tear. Spoiler Alert! I reveal the movies’ endings so if you…
Ronald Reagan I cast my very first presidential vote for Ronald Reagan in 1980. Dubbed “The Great Communicator” for his ability to connect with his audience using folksy wisdom and empathy, Reagan restored the confidence of the American public in…
It has been nearly nine months since I published my first post on Me Beyond The Middle and in many ways I am still finding my footing. I am loving the journey so far and enjoy sharing my thoughts on…
When I ask around about people’s favorite holiday nine times out of ten the response is Christmas. I will occasionally hear Thanksgiving, Independence Day, or even Halloween, but rarely Easter. Yet, this is the one that tops my list, so…
It has always seemed to me that we live our lives in chapters and turning 60 began a new one for me. This stage seems like the perfect time to shed some negative behaviors, chill out and live lighter. Tough…
One of the advantages of living a good driving distance from Las Vegas is the ability to pack up for the weekend and catch one of the great shows the city is famous for. My sister and I purchased tickets…
Aside from a vague notion to write in some capacity, I never really thought too much about goal-setting in my retirement. Isn’t retirement a time to sit back and reap the rewards of many years of hard work? Yet here…
Are there things on your bucket list that you have been putting off until retirement? With the extra time for planning and executing, this seems like a good course of action. However, if like mine, yours is a long-term endeavor…
As I looked forward to retirement a couple of years ago I understood that my life would slow down. What I didn’t foresee was how much would change about me. As far back as I can remember I have wanted…