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My unexpected, unplanned life
I'm not a person who spends a lot of time reflecting on my life. However, three things that recently led me to take a look back at my meandering life course. First of all, I completed a nineteen-page set of questions that my younger step-daughter put together and sent to...
Bruce Springsteen is 71, but he’s still The Boss
I clearly remember the first time I saw Bruce Springsteen in concert: the Oakland-Alameda (CA) Coliseum Arena, October 28, 1980. I was kind of late to board the Springsteen bandwagon. I don’t know why, but he didn’t resonate with me until his 1978 album, “Darkness At The Edge of Town.”...
Feeling good
I've been feeling almost guilty about being very healthy. With the COVID-19 virus all around, it's given everyone an uneasy feeling. I've grown tired of the daily reports of new cases and deaths. The numbers seem to run together after these several weeks/months. I'm very aware of the potential danger...
Your Greatest Stories Are Yet to Be Written
All too often, we're presented with stories of how creativity and genius are correlated with the exuberance of our younger self.   Orson Welles with "Citizen Kane." Mozart with his Piano Concerto No. 9. Herman Melville and "Moby Dick." Each of these accomplishments occurred before the creator reached the end...
Securing Retirement for Women with Vickie Elisa
Our goal at FAR is to make retirement work for more people. As a part of that, it's important to acknowledge different perspectives on the topic and contribute to a productive conversation around the challenges people face when planning for retirement.   Women face a different set of challenges when...
Great possibilities in retirement
Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.                                                     Betty Friedan     Ask someone what they want to do for...