Moving On
Many people retire to Arizona, but last year I retired from there. My sisters, one brother and many dear friends are all in the Denver area, so it seemed a natural decision. First, of course, employment. I made a list of industries I might enjoy, then looked up every entity I could think of, made a list of online job resources and began submitting resumes and cover letters. (I also made a … [Read more...]
Baby, It’s Dry Out Here
About a year ago, I moved from Tucson to Denver. I know, most people retire to Arizona, rather than from Arizona, but SB 1070 seemed like legislated racism to me, and it was just the last political straw. The majority of my family members live in Denver, along with dear friends, and it has been a good decision. And as a bonus, both the Mayor and Governor are progressive Democrats and the Dems … [Read more...]
Community Living Options in Retirement
Except from Over 50: The Definitive Guide to Retirement by Auren Uris on the discussion of community living options in retirement. In my view, a key to successful retirement is the ability to keep oneself usefully occupied and absorbed in life. It struck me that retirement activity falls into two major categories, as probably does all human extra-vocation affairs. A person can receive or give, … [Read more...]
Five Minute Artisan Bread
Nothing smells or tastes better than homemade bread fresh from the oven. While I never considered myself much of a baker, a couple of times a year, I’d make bread for my family. Now that it’s just my husband and me, it seems like a lot of work and excess bread just for the two us. So, I was thrilled to learn about the five minute artisan bread. I first heard about five minute artisan bread … [Read more...]
Inexpensive Food Ideas for Entertaining Fun
Gathering with friends and family over food is one of the favorite ways people stay connected. For new retirees, there is often a concern about the cost of entertaining, which can become quite. However, it needn’t be expensive to be fun. There are a number of inexpensive food ideas for making entertaining fun without breaking the bank. The traditional potluck is always a great way for … [Read more...]
Rise of Retirement Village for Aging in Place
Aging in place is the term used to refer to people who stay in their primary home as they age. While that may feel way off in the future to retirement age baby boomers, it’s something they might want to think about as they plan their future. Many baby boomers are also addressing the issues connected with aging parents. The concept of the retirement village is gaining popularity for people who … [Read more...]
Clearing the Clutter before Moving
Almost two years ago, my husband and I left our home of thirty years to move into our retirement dream home. Or so we thought. Three months ago, we were taking a walk in our neighborhood and discovered a neighbor had put their home up for sale. My husband wanted a three-car garage. Our present home only has a two-car garage. We put an offer on the new house and will be moving in a few weeks. When … [Read more...]
Rebirth of Intentional Communities or Communal Living
The idea of communal living grew during the sixties and seventies. They started to decline in the eighties according to Laird Schaub, the executive secretary of the Fellowship for Intentional Community. As baby boomers research where and how to live as they reach retirement age, many are returning to the concept of communal living. The commune may be the new retirement community. The growth of … [Read more...]
Ideal Retirement Home Plans
What does your ideal retirement home look like? As baby boomers reach retirement age, they are researching to identify retirement home plans that will meet their needs now and in the future. The days of retiring to the dream McMansion are gone for most people. In retirement, people are paring down their expectations, but still want a home that is comfortable and meets their needs. A recent … [Read more...]
Senior Retirement Communities Get a Makeover
In the early 1960’s, Del Webb coined the term ‘Golden Years’ as he reshaped the idea about aging to entice people into his retirement communities in Sun City, Arizona. That model has held for the last fifty years. As baby boomers reach retirement age, new models for senior retirement communities are emerging. With seniors living longer, people like Tim Carpenter are expanding the concept … [Read more...]