tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post2619930469671583225..comments2024-03-18T04:17:30.115-04:00Comments on Sightings Over Sixty: What's Your Retirement Role?Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-82240776289934701152019-10-19T06:59:15.769-04:002019-10-19T06:59:15.769-04:00Amazing post in this blog. Hope more people reachi...Amazing post in this blog. Hope more people reaching your blog because you are sharing a good information. I noticed some useful tips from this post. Thanks for sharing this.<br /><b><a href="https://thetuitionteacher.com/delhi/" rel="nofollow">Home Tutors in Delhi</a> | <a href="https://thetuitionteacher.com/signup/" rel="nofollow">Home Tuition Service </a></b><br /><br />Surbhi Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060690390570094837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-9137267164490858622017-04-02T23:52:14.429-04:002017-04-02T23:52:14.429-04:00What is retirement really? A dream of no more dail...What is retirement really? A dream of no more daily work to go to? To do as one pleases?<br />I have been retired 25 years but work every day at many of the things that began at age 10, caring for family.<br />I love it most of the time.<br />But our alarm clock is a bit more flexible now.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-84122843188051626872017-04-01T11:54:02.335-04:002017-04-01T11:54:02.335-04:00I have found some real satisfaction in different v...I have found some real satisfaction in different volunteer roles. I spent several years involved with prison ministry and found that both gratifying and, frankly, a little out of my comfort zone. Since that engagement ended I have spent time with a children's theater group and now, teaching Junior Achievement material to a 4th grade class.<br /><br />Is there a theme? Teaching and sharing experiences seem to fit me well.Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-52259514626689868252017-04-01T01:59:58.565-04:002017-04-01T01:59:58.565-04:00I was semi-retired for a number of years, meaning ...I was semi-retired for a number of years, meaning I worked part-time, so guess I've eased into retirement beginning only a couple or so years ago. Still I stay current with requirements to maintain my state license and national certification, so that takes some time. Otherwise, I devote more time to pretty ordinary activities I never had enough time for before. A few years when working, after I became a widow, I scheduled myself with all manner of activities. These years later I have most relished not having a schedule -- being able to spontaneously do or not do whatever I might be in the mood for. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-23730620192948262132017-03-28T15:11:08.280-04:002017-03-28T15:11:08.280-04:00Whatever you do, just go and have a good life.Whatever you do, just go and have a good life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-60737702780647721872017-03-28T14:31:04.247-04:002017-03-28T14:31:04.247-04:00Hi Tom. Great post. I just "retired" las...Hi Tom. Great post. I just "retired" last Friday so I am very very new to what this next chapter in life should be. As of now I am a bit lost but know it will be an exciting time. And I am looking forward to see what my new role will become. Retiring Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095692644297768512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-2131270393826421052017-03-27T22:03:22.238-04:002017-03-27T22:03:22.238-04:00I raise chickens. Never had time for them earlier ...I raise chickens. Never had time for them earlier on, but now I can stop and just watch them clucking and scratching and I gather the eggs, that taste like butter, that we eat with relish. Love being out of the rat race, sitting on the sidelines watching the world go by. If I had known retirement would be this great, I would have done it earlier.Snickelfritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12631235076617656175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-46213560209482760332017-03-27T14:23:55.420-04:002017-03-27T14:23:55.420-04:00I'm linking to your post Tom. It's a great...I'm linking to your post Tom. It's a great one to comment on at more length, thank you.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-82364728438763514312017-03-27T08:04:17.866-04:002017-03-27T08:04:17.866-04:00I do all those things to some degree. It's an...I do all those things to some degree. It's an amazingly busy time and I am loving it.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-72548457125600678222017-03-27T06:34:06.079-04:002017-03-27T06:34:06.079-04:00Definitely food for thought. I am kind of leaning...Definitely food for thought. I am kind of leaning toward moving closer to more grandchildren in about two years. Big move, so hopefully in two years we will be up for it! Thanks for the post!Savoring Sixtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287348170588612441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-6004824455547402822017-03-26T16:59:10.221-04:002017-03-26T16:59:10.221-04:00Im not sure I have a role either. I do know many d...Im not sure I have a role either. I do know many days I have more things to do than time, and I probably qualify as a dabbler or putterer. I volunteer weekly, Im also an active craftsperson,and a traveler just for startefs.<br /><br />I agree that one of the advantages to retirement is being able to say yes, and while I definitely leave time in my life for serious homebody time, I love the saying yes to new things part of retirement.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195838412173806659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-34689614461632151672017-03-26T13:12:09.735-04:002017-03-26T13:12:09.735-04:00Well, Tom, not sure I have a 'role' as suc...Well, Tom, not sure I have a 'role' as such. But I do spend time going to pottery and yoga classes, sketching, writing, quilting, cooking, etc. (not really enough time in the day). Also volunteer for our neighborhood crime watch patrol... and do find time to spend with the grandkids - as well as a road trip now and then! And if I really think about it, my favorite part of retirement is knowing that I don't HAVE to do something that day if I don't feel like it... there's always tomorrow (or at least we hope there is).Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-83769145073122009862017-03-26T12:30:08.006-04:002017-03-26T12:30:08.006-04:00I never imagined I'd be volunteering at a refu...I never imagined I'd be volunteering at a refugee camp in Greece. But that's where I am as I type this. Fabulous, in retirement, to be able to say yes to what comes along.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-18995484249995615582017-03-26T10:36:54.328-04:002017-03-26T10:36:54.328-04:00Hi Tom! Clever post! The only role I can think y...Hi Tom! Clever post! The only role I can think you "might" have left out is the "semi-retired" person who still continues to work at either her former work part time or at another paying occupation. And that includes of course the many people who really can't afford to quit cold-turkey and must continue to work at something just to keep the money coming. One way or another it's important to have a "role" that gives us purpose, right? ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392736262783641661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-1998686269644473272017-03-26T09:59:43.161-04:002017-03-26T09:59:43.161-04:00I fumbled around for a few years, wasting time, un...I fumbled around for a few years, wasting time, until I started my blog. Now there aren't enough hours in the day! So if people nag me to volunteer, or try to lure me into golfing (never!), I just say I'm a writer. Suits me.Still the Lucky Fewhttp://www.stilltheluckyfew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-37325044010545342712017-03-26T09:24:43.109-04:002017-03-26T09:24:43.109-04:00Mr. Tom I got a chuckle on this one "Now tha...Mr. Tom I got a chuckle on this one "Now that we're retired, there's no place for us to go in the morning, and no one who cares whether we get there or not."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-84241780053825149692017-03-26T09:14:05.320-04:002017-03-26T09:14:05.320-04:00Oops, sorry for the typo. Thanks Cindi!Oops, sorry for the typo. Thanks Cindi!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-76761224875226499852017-03-25T23:15:36.434-04:002017-03-25T23:15:36.434-04:00Great post, Tom! One of the many things that I lo...Great post, Tom! One of the many things that I love about retirement is that it truly can be what you make it. It gives you a chance to explore different things to see if you like them, often without having to make a long-term commitment. In my work life, I was a School Administrator. Although a complex role, it was easily summed up in two works (or even one). So far in retirement, I have dabbled in yoga, curling, fitness programs, hiking (including the Camino trail), various forms of travel, painting classes, euchre, book clubs, volunteer at our local SPCA and volunteer Social Media Director for our Newcomer's Club. I have discovered the amazing world of blogging. I have also been enjoying extensive time with my parents, children, grandchildren and friends. Some of the things that I have dabbled in have stuck (so far), while others were a shorter-term fling. I love that 'retirement' is often difficult to sum up in just a couple of words. I am ready to explore much more!<br />retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-65107685646023398652017-03-25T18:28:21.529-04:002017-03-25T18:28:21.529-04:00I turned to blogging in my retirement.I turned to blogging in my retirement.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-66196377348938359262017-03-25T14:18:53.162-04:002017-03-25T14:18:53.162-04:00Heads up, Tom.
Relook at your title.
Check the spe...Heads up, Tom.<br />Relook at your title.<br />Check the spellings.<br />'nuff said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-65340832940930741972017-03-25T12:51:42.969-04:002017-03-25T12:51:42.969-04:00A few years ago I volunteered at our local history...A few years ago I volunteered at our local history museum and I just re-upped to work in the gift store and doing data management for the collections department. I also poke around in their reference library and help people with research. The first week I met several old friends and a couple of new ones. I love it!<br /><br />Then there's grandkids. I've been involved with my grandkids ever since I first retired 10 years ago. Overnights, visiting to museums and the library, do art, & lots of park time weather willing. Same stuff I did with my kids. It's good.<br /><br />My current odd entertainment is visiting some of the old hotels in E. WA and E. OR. Some have been restored, some are derelict and all have an interesting history if you can find it. Always thought there was a book in there somewhere. :-)Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485118642482033233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-7736881535759722412017-03-25T09:53:20.688-04:002017-03-25T09:53:20.688-04:00There is plenty to do or get involved in if you ca...There is plenty to do or get involved in if you can afford to retire. I'll have to sell off the assets, simplify the day to day stuff, and then I can retire to doing all the fun things I don't get enough time to do. And hope I stay healthy. Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.com