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Barbara, author of Retire In Style Blog I have always wondered if women read women blogs and men read men blogs?   This is only my opinions but it seems to me that there is a great difference in the subjects we write about.  Is that really true or is it just me? When I began blogging, women had their own web sites, blog logs and mommy blogger were everywhere talking about diapers, bad teachers and stuff their husband did that annoyed them.  I joined Blogher and Blogsbywomen so I could... Read Full Story

My daughter commented once that coming to this 55+ RV resort is a bit like going to live in a college dorm.  We are from diverse backgrounds and just meeting for the first time.  That really is true.  I like that a lot. The resemblances to a school setting does not end there though.  There are rules, financial matter to be considered and the emotional issues related to aging. We try to make our lives fit into the setting because we realize that a wonderful resort like this has to maintain... Read Full Story

Did you know that Steve Jobs did not have a license plate on his car? When asked why he said that people followed him sometimes and if they got his license plate number they could find out where he lived. Even Steve Jobs had safety issues. Vietnam Vacation...no worries? We all know that we need to have a license plate on our car. It is the law and common sense tells us that if we want to protect our car from thieves, police need to be able to identify it in rush hour traffic... Read Full Story

When I read book I like,  I can hardly wait to tell you all about it.  I never write about I book I don't like because I will never finish what does not interest me.  I'm funny that way.  So, because I want to tell you about Building a Satisfying Retirement by Bob Lowry,  you know right away that this small book was good. Background : Lowry writes a blog called   Satisfying Retirement .   Bob Lowry is a very interesting man.  He and his wife retired when his wife was 48 and he... Read Full Story

Mexico 10 years ago - time passes quickly! I have recovered from a cold recently.  My husband and I just returned from China.  We are living in park model 1600 miles from home.  We are talking about driving into Mexico to Guaymas. I am 70 and my husband is 74.  We are very active retired teachers.  Yet, when I feel ill, I begin to worry about a time when I will feel bad and won't get better. Time is passing faster than we care to admit.  The time for bonding with our children on that... Read Full Story

Okay, you are all aware that the United States Post Office can be a pain in the butt  neck! Obviously nothing has changed since I went there last. I still don't know how to mail stuff.  Why do I think you have had that experience too. It seems that a Christmas card I sent in early December had $.83 due on it and my son did not go to pick it up and pay the $83.  So it came back day before yesterday (January 31). The people at the PO were not sure why but it was finally decided that the... Read Full Story

Needed...computer eyeglasses. Really, didn't you have to choose between a months worth of groceries or seeing the last time you went to purchase eyeglasses ?  I know I did.   After I went through cataract surgery last summer I still needed  glasses .   The cost of that one pair of bifocals blew me away.  I did not feel I could afford the progressive lenses even though I had insurance. The idea of getting sunglasses and reading glasses were simply out of the question. There had to be... Read Full Story

HOW MANY DIFFERENT GAMES DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PLAY?  Why?  Well retirement is all about playing...life becomes a game.  I, for example, I play with words.  The blog is my game board and words are the game tiles.  Still other love a game of golf or a game of bocce.  Card games, including Texas Hold em, are great favorites around here.  My friend played in a bocce tournament with us this morning and left immediately to play Bridge. I am just pointing this out to you because I... Read Full Story

Somethings cannot be purchased online ...family, friends, sunshine! :) I am inviting you to think about this...10 things that you could not live without.  I am retired, 69 and live in a small space.  If you were wanting to shop for my favorite things this is what you would look for: My microroplane zester ...I yearned for one of these for years but just could not make myself buy one.  I even used a rasp from my husband's shop for a while. The exfoliating gloves I use in my shower... Read Full Story

Travel has its risks...take precautions before you leave home. Sapa, Vietnam (photo by E.) Here is a problem that I have never talked about: How to be prepared when you are on the road and get a cold or worse yet the flu ? Yikes! Now this does happen boys and girls.  As optimistic as I am you would think I would just not worry about this but I do.  It can be a big problem. While I don't have all the answers I do have a few steps you should take before you board a plane, set out on the... Read Full Story