Retirement

Three Ways I Rightsized in Semi-Retirement

I love this life assessment piece by my friend Terri Webster Schrandt. Are you nearing retirement? Terri shares some great thoughts about how she prepared for and manages her retired life. […]

Personal Stories

“What Did You Do Today?”

Don’t you hate it when your mate comes home from a hard day at work, or your boss comes up to you and says those words? Moms do this to […]

Hobbies

Distracted

Ralph sent me the perfect video to describe what he thinks happens just in old age. I contend that it happens to be my entire life, not just old age […]

Travel

Adventures and Non-Adventures of Marsha and Manny

What I really mean by that is that Manny is […]

Personal Stories

Relaxing – Organizing and Cleaning the Junk Room

Everyone has a little clutter. Today is cleaning day. Working […]

Personal Stories

Investing Before and During Retirement

Today I thought I would write about investing for retirement. I didn’t invest by doing anything difficult or brilliant, but I am pleased with my outcome at this point. When […]

Personal Stories

A Truly Retired Day

V is home, so my alone-time retired day is over, but I thought I’d share what it was like to be truly retired today. While I waited for the guy […]

Photo Challenges

Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures

January – Thirty years ago student teachers HAD to be a member of a professional organization as part of their graduation requirements. Although it is no longer mandatory, social studies […]

Personal Stories

Jury Duty

I’m retired two months, and the court has my number. “No worries,” I think to myself. I was the coordinator of Mock Trial for our county. I know TOO many […]

Personal Stories

Blog and Retirement Management

Books are in place. I’m open for business.“What business?” you wonder, then you advise. “Well, Marsha, now that you are retired and blogging you ought to blog about things that […]

Personal Stories

Dawn of Retirement

Usually new jobs start on Monday, but in my case, my new job – Retirement – dawned on the last day of the month of August, 2012.My husband was up […]

Personal Stories

Retirement Day

I went to work in jeans – against the rules. I’m sorry Mr. Vidak, it was my last day, and I figured, “Why not be comfortable? I wasn’t going anywhere. […]

Personal Stories

Retirement Actually Happening

In just four days I will be officially retired from the career I chose when I was in 8th grade. I feel like I am writing my professional last will […]