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Birthdays
As we get older, birthdays don't have the same importance as they did when we were younger. When we were younger, we looked forward to getting old enough to go to school, get our driver's license, graduate from high school or college, getting married, and have children. Then we progress from...
What is a Hobby?
I've done a little research, and the conclusion is, a Hobby is something you do and enjoy but do not require compensation.   The only reason I had any interest is that I was asked if I had any hobbies other than writing. I surmised that the list could include...
Flipping Mindsets (part 1)
In 2016, I lost my job as a union staff person.  I was a one person staff for a union of adjunct faculty at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.  I wanted to continue to work, and at the time, due to some family issues, I needed a salary. So,...
Cheering on your favorite team can be stressful
October 26, I’m watching my beloved Oregon Ducks struggle against a good Washington State, but this game shouldn’t be so close.  In the last minute and a half, Washington St marches down the field and scores, and goes up by one. I’m apoplectic.  If I were to take my blood...
What’s Next for Our Generation
Our team at Next for Me has spent the last two years interviewing and surveying Americans over 50, gaining insight into their thoughts and ambitions around work and finance. We found their expectations about career and retirement are vastly different than prior generations, and few of them have plans that...
Healthy Aging: Managing Stress and Sleep
Two really important aspects of healthy aging are managing stress and getting adequate sleep and rest.   I don’t know about you all, but I really don’t deal with stress as best I can.  In fact, I tend to let things get to me that I probably shouldn’t.  In the...