In the final days before moving I’m aware that good endings are important. Good endings involve letting go of people, places and traditions. Endings mean difficult good-byes. As we say good-bye, we worry that inevitable life changes will alter relationships. We know the future won’t be the same. We resist good-byes because we don’t want […]
Month: May 2016
Retirement Happiness — Celebrations
It’s the May long weekend in Canada — sometimes called May two-four, or Victoria Day weekend. We’re at the cottage with our son, daughter-in-law and grand-daughter. The weather forecasts call for sunny days; trees and plants have begun to show their summer finery; people are celebrating on the beach. The challenges of preparing to move […]
Letting Go of the Place Called Home
Our house sold a few weeks ago. Now it’s time for another stage of letting go of the place called home. Letting go of our home is a process just like letting go of work, or friends, or a pet. Letting go began with the decision, many months ago, to down-size and move to a […]
The Distraction Enemy in Retirement
As too many tech devices compete for attention, I’m determined to deal with the distraction enemy in retirement. Who would have thought that technology would create angst after we’ve left the office? Whether from text messages, emails, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or old-fashioned voice mail, on most days digital demands rob every one of precious time. […]