tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post620929663777101167..comments2024-03-28T18:11:40.841-04:00Comments on Sightings Over Sixty: Does Anyone Know What's Next?Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-83499514773238388302019-09-22T04:01:19.126-04:002019-09-22T04:01:19.126-04:00call girls haridwar<a href="https://in.enrollbusiness.com/BusinessProfile/2148512/Sexy-Call-Girls-Haridwar-9999297804-Piya-NO-Haridwar---249401-Uttarakhand/" rel="nofollow">call girls haridwar</a><br />Priyanka Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354547367976988787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-26930600917456744232019-09-20T07:34:46.458-04:002019-09-20T07:34:46.458-04:00Sounds like you're searching for meaning in yo...Sounds like you're searching for meaning in your retirement. From my perspective, maybe you already have it but can't see it yourself. You're both continuing to learn and grow, hosting the Socrates Cafe and taking classes shows your commitment in this area. But if you feel like there's something more that you should be focusing on, perhaps it's time to start meditating on that subject to see what comes up.Jenniferhttps://unfoldandbeginc.omnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-64605956165616109892019-09-18T13:33:16.905-04:002019-09-18T13:33:16.905-04:00
Great job in getting organized and laying the gro...<br />Great job in getting organized and laying the groundwork for a happy, healthy retirement. <br /><br />Wondering if some involvement in philanthropic/civic activities might be the ticket?<br /><br />https://realliferetirementblog.com/<br />oldwahoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12944462204276555421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-77736410031171176502019-09-18T10:48:43.479-04:002019-09-18T10:48:43.479-04:00I'm roughly three years into my early retireme...I'm roughly three years into my early retirement and I'm at the what next stage. Similar to what you described, the time to date was spent arranging various aspects of my new life which worked really well as part of the transition. But now that phase is either coming to an end or has ended, and the feeling of what's next is a little unsettling. On the other hand, I treat these conundrums as a challenge that I need to solve - I think figuring these things out can be a satisfying part of my early retirement. If everything about it were easy, then that might be a bit boring, and that's not what I'm after.David @iretiredyounghttps://www.iretiredyoung.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-63039327704644002622019-09-17T15:04:54.364-04:002019-09-17T15:04:54.364-04:00One of the the best things about being retired is ...One of the the best things about being retired is that we have the luxury of time to be able to throw spitballs against the wall. It's great if it sticks permanently. If it doesn't stick or it only sticks for a while, that's OK. But the trick is to keep throwing spitballs. Adapt and adjust, but keep moving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-58678318234643356512019-09-17T12:18:56.498-04:002019-09-17T12:18:56.498-04:00I often end my uber busy days wondering if I reall...I often end my uber busy days wondering if I really accomplished anything!<br />I know I'm one of the lucky ones. Four of our six children have settled right here in the same town, so most of our nearly-21 grandchildren live right here. And are over daily. This is my life now.<br />And I'm loving it!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-5420899353011593152019-09-16T10:47:16.431-04:002019-09-16T10:47:16.431-04:00One thing we have as we get older is our voice and...One thing we have as we get older is our voice and we can make a difference by using it in so many ways. That's one of the reasons I love to blog and I'm sure you do too. Sounds like you have all sorts of activities to choose from and they all seem so interesting. You'll find the next step along the way. It will present itself and you'll know it when you see it.Rebecca Olkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136102257837831028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-90078708470067028102019-09-15T17:41:07.069-04:002019-09-15T17:41:07.069-04:00You write well of finding a new identity or expand...You write well of finding a new identity or expanding on the old in latter years.<br /><br />Without a partner I find I have a little more independence apart from health issues. I am free to pursue my own dreams or interests which I do.<br /><br />My only downside is my health issues, the lack of mobility which was such sudden onset and a shock. I accept that now.<br /><br />My days are full too with a lot of community service, and activism fits in there somehow. I am most content, however, in my creative zone.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-74508436385903170432019-09-15T14:00:01.796-04:002019-09-15T14:00:01.796-04:00I've been retired for more than a decade now, ...I've been retired for more than a decade now, and my days are filled with activities. I spend most weekday mornings first at the coffee shop (with friends I care about these days) and then a workout at the local YMCA. Yoga twice a week and in no time, the days are flying by. I usually fall into bed feeling ready for a rest. Hopefully this will continue for awhile longer, but I too am willing to take each day as it comes. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-80083181217195800452019-09-15T13:15:34.137-04:002019-09-15T13:15:34.137-04:00You seem busy both mentally and physically which i...You seem busy both mentally and physically which is a goal for most of us. Plus you are making the grands a priority which is pretty darn special. With our families these days spread out like ripples in a huge pond, amen for the Internet and face time. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-90262012564041593482019-09-15T12:34:00.941-04:002019-09-15T12:34:00.941-04:00You have a wonderful life, as you have many intere...You have a wonderful life, as you have many interesting things to do. gigi-hawaiihttp://gigihawaii.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-58265249100516722662019-09-15T12:27:53.302-04:002019-09-15T12:27:53.302-04:00Getting from there to here was an enormous project...Getting from there to here was an enormous project. And now you are here. One of the things I love about retirement is that I can "say yes" to whatever comes along that strikes my fancy - or calls my name. I would never have imagined I'd become a mediator, or a refugee aid worker. We can do anything now because we can do it for free. <br /><br />We've decided to spend a year in Tucson, where we usually snowbird. Our kids are in Washington, Oregon, Oklahoma and New Jersey, and our grandchildren are nearly grown, so we enjoy the occasional gatherings and watch them as they live their lives.<br /><br />I've recently resigned from activities I've done for years and am now waiting to see what's next. I know it will come along.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-54372258140557772542019-09-15T11:59:29.169-04:002019-09-15T11:59:29.169-04:00Tom, you and B are definitely busier than DH and m...Tom, you and B are definitely busier than DH and myself. And even though we are considering joining the local Senior Center for their exercise facilities as well as possible classes, we do feel that our weeks fly by busy with our own activities (house, yard, cats, kids, grandkids, projects, friends, etc.) However, as far as 'making a difference' goes - not sure about that. We do belong to our neighborhood crime watch patrol - guess that's something. As yourself, our kids are spread out - with only one son and his family living close by. But we see the others fairly regularly, so it has never been a hardship. But do we know what's next? No... but haven't been overly concerned about it.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-90039198534550047012019-09-15T10:56:42.799-04:002019-09-15T10:56:42.799-04:00Hi Tom! While I'm not yet fully retired...mor...Hi Tom! While I'm not yet fully retired...more like "semi-retired" I have discovered that I am happiest when I have projects to work on that mean something to me. While I like having fun as much (maybe more) than most people, they must be framed with projects that matter to me. Hence...my blog and my books are very important to me just for the creation of them, regardless of how successful they are. My husband Thom and I also have a few other real estate projects in the works that also add interest and spice to our experience. Then throw in some travel and I'm a happy camper. I think finding those projects that provide meaning are a real key to a happy life...retired or not! ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://smartliving365.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-87602015736853023512019-09-15T07:37:25.871-04:002019-09-15T07:37:25.871-04:00Seems you have nice balance of taking care of you...Seems you have nice balance of taking care of yourselves, having some fun and contributing something of value to others. Not a bad life to have at all.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-32794380225846448532019-09-15T01:21:57.384-04:002019-09-15T01:21:57.384-04:00After I retired I suffered terrible pangs of guilt...After I retired I suffered terrible pangs of guilt if I wasn't busy every single second of the day. Finally, one day I thought to myself, "What are you doing? You worked all those years so that you could do absolutely nothing. Period. Stop beating yourself up. The housework isn't going anywhere. Do what brings you joy."<br /><br />Gail, northern Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05606476543639979603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-33463356961938117052019-09-14T17:46:53.287-04:002019-09-14T17:46:53.287-04:00I see Retirement as our last chance to have a dial...I see Retirement as our last chance to have a dialogue with our Self (mind and body), give it Priority. Looking for 'activities' is running away from our Self, once again.<br />As for grandkids - not sure whether it's such a great idea to live near them as You'll have to explain certain things. They'll soon be struggling for life in a world created by their ancestors - not a good world.<br /><br />Unless there's some sort of reconciliation within nations, especially the ones that are supposed to serve as an example to the world (USA, and UK(with its Brexit disaster),they'll be very angry at their parents and grandparents.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-25216460700283963432019-09-14T14:07:28.312-04:002019-09-14T14:07:28.312-04:00As far as Grandkids influencing where we live ... ...As far as Grandkids influencing where we live ... if only they'd agreed to live somewhat near one another. But our kids are spread out from New York to South Carolina. So what are ya gonna do? And dkzody, don't worry, when the time comes I'm ready to give up ping pong and head to the shuffleboard court ... and with my knees, that time may come sooner than later! Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-32385157417011977312019-09-14T13:56:37.622-04:002019-09-14T13:56:37.622-04:00You are certainly busy. As you get older, and long...You are certainly busy. As you get older, and longer into retirement, you may jettison of these activities and find others to add. Stay flexible, and remember, it's your time. Enjoy every minute of it because it goes so quickly.dkzodyhttp://dkzody.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-33728420843957495492019-09-14T12:29:47.473-04:002019-09-14T12:29:47.473-04:00I admit that being near my Grandkids has greatly i...I admit that being near my Grandkids has greatly influenced where I live and what I do with my weekends. I like it that way although I like to daydream about going to other places. But then my life as a single person in middling good health is quite different than the two of you are able to share. Life is always in transit and that's probably a good thing. To me, it sounds like you two have great fun and interesting activities. I think you have found the perfect solution for now. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-61183460257474563322019-09-14T12:02:14.866-04:002019-09-14T12:02:14.866-04:00Sounds like a rich and satisfying life to me.Sounds like a rich and satisfying life to me.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03920743964100466652noreply@blogger.com