Jewelry Box Cruise

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Receiving an advertisement for a gold and silver buyback event at a local hotel seemed like a scam at first, but the more I looked at the ad and thought about my hidden jewelry box, the more I realized that this was probably a cool idea. At least it’s something to do that does not involve eating, drinking or playing pickleball (the usual activities for the newly retired.) All I had to do was to find my jewelry box and give it a thorough investigative search. A cruise is hiding in there somewhere. So I called my friend and mentioned that maybe we could gather ourRead More →

walk away, take a break and relax

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Why is our society so hyper focused on being over productive? Late night hours, working weekends, constantly checking in – these habits are not good for your health. Just walk away, turn down requests and relax for a better retirement. Ego (Flattery) Gets in Our Way If you are not far from your regular work life, the pull back might be strong. You might be asked to “help out” and take a consultant role to help a new hire that has replaced you. The company might want you to continue on a certain project where only you can solve the issues! You are needed! TheyRead More →