The Yoga for Baby Boomers Experiment
February 4, 2012 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Lifestyle
I started taking yoga classes this week. After several years of thinking and reading about the potential benefits of yoga, I finally searched for a yoga studio and signed up. So far, I am very glad that I did.
Retirement, Financial Independence and Boredom
December 5, 2011 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Lifestyle
One of the great challenges of retirement has to be avoiding be overwhelmed by boredom. We often read and hear about folks who quit the workforce cold turkey then find they are lost in a different world with nothing to do. That is not good for retirement happiness. Today a learned about a surprisingly “extreme” example of this. Read more
Boomer and Retirement Weekly Reader – Boats Out of Water Edition
October 22, 2011 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Reading
Today was a day of beautiful weather, fun time with two of our boys, yet sad because we pulled all of the boats out of the water for the year. Theoretically we could have waited another few weeks but there would be no guarantee that the weather would cooperate.
Boomer and Retirement Weekly Reader – Fall Colors Edition
October 14, 2011 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Reading
It’s been a long time since I rounded up some reading that might interest other baby boomers and those thinking about retirement. It’s not that I’ve stopped reading. (I read many financial planning/retirement planning and retirement living articles every day.) I’ve just overlooked sharing a lot of them with you. This week is different. The spectacular fall colors up here on the Cumberland Plateau have inspired me.
Choose and Cherish Your Golden Days
October 8, 2011 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Lifestyle
Don’t be misled by the title. This post is not about our “golden years.” It is about the kind of day I had today. More specifically, it is about the kind of day I chose to have today. I believe we can all choose to have golden days.
Part Time Condo Living – an Update
September 27, 2011 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Lifestyle
In August of 2009, we bought a condominium in a rural equestrian community based on site plan and floor plan. In November 2010, the condo was finally built and we moved in, as part-time residents. Over the past ten months we have been spending more time here and making it more of a home. I thought I would give you a brief update as to how things are going.
Driving Hunger Away from Our Senior Citizens
August 19, 2011 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Lifestyle
Some of you see AARP and think “marketing machine.” That’s a natural and accurate response. But the AARP is much more than that. It genuinely cares about the interests of our seniors. It puts money and manpower (paid and volunteer) behind efforts to solve problems in our senior community. One of those big problems is a silent killer: hunger.
AARP and Social Media
August 4, 2011 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Lifestyle
I am participating today in a social media and communications outreach training program sponsored by the AARP Tennessee chapter for its volunteers. The statistics on the growth rate for 50+ participation on Facebook and other social media sites is astounding. It dwarfs that of other age groups. The AARP wants its volunteers to use social media as part of its issue advocacy program. Folks seem to overlook this important
aspect of the AARP mission.
The Tennessee Chapter is piloting a way for volunteers and staff to interact and share information online to facilitate advocacy and other programs. They are using Google Sites for this purpose. I think it will work well.
More to come …..
The Lines Between Vacation and Retirement are Blurring
July 10, 2011 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Lifestyle
I have been quiet the past few weeks. I have been preparing for and then enjoying the arrival of extended family to our lake house. This is the 8th year for this gathering. I still treasure these weeks. It is gratifying to know that so many family members are willing to use their valuable vacation time to travel and join together in Kentucky. This past week was interesting to me for another reason, as I made a special effort to distance myself from my work. Read more
Traveling Light – Boomer Style
June 14, 2011 by MJP
Filed under Boomer Lifestyle
I am waiting for an afternoon flight from Nashville to Dallas after flying back this morning from Baltimore. It was a great trip to celebrate the high school graduation of one of our nephews. Now it is back to work, as I am scheduled to testify at a trial tomorrow in Wichita Falls. I am still working on developing my personal style of “traveling light.”
