A Retirement Lifestyle Blog for Living Your Best Life After 60

Jean and I spent last week at One Ocean Resort and Spa in Jacksonville, Florida, and it was terrific! The service included valet parking and staff that was always available to accommodate every little whim. Although we enjoyed the pampering, at this stage in my life, I have found two things to be true: 1. I am unwilling to pay for 5-star service. 2. Convenience can be detrimental to my health. Question: Do you own “slip-on” sneakers? Because you don’t have to tie the laces,

As I entered retirement, watching the news became not only one of my primary sources of information but also a source of entertainment. I found myself watching over two hours of news each day. During one of those days, I had a lightbulb moment: I was consuming a lot of useless, harmful, and even prejudicial information. On top of that, it took away time from things that made life better, like exercise, reading, and time with family and friends. INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE LIFE EA

According to the US Mint, you and I (the taxpayer) lost $85.3 million last year, making pennies at 3.7 cents a pop. Where is the common sense in that? Question: Would you pay Twenty thousand dollars for a car that you know is worth five thousand dollars? Of course not! That doesn't make sense. On the other hand, would you pay twenty thousand dollars for a used 2024 Jag with ten thousand miles, garage kept, only driven to church on Sunday by a nanna? Even if you didn't want a

What do you do when the weather channel predicts "No chance of rain," and you plan your day for a hike, but upon arrival, rain pours off your umbrella like a waterfall... you head to the waterfalls. Despite the rain yesterday, Jean and I huddled closer under the umbrella, which made us laugh, and we continued our hike to Duke Creek Falls in North Georgia. Have you ever observed that when plans go awry, it often leads to a more exciting adventure? It ended up being a wonderful

We can eat a balanced diet and have a balanced exercise routine and still miss out on how to prevent the number one cause of death in...

If you are one o f every three people who use a wall calendar, today you will need to run out and pick up a 2025 calendar. Why? Regardless of age, whether you use paper planners, go digital like me, or use any combination,  it will most likely not get done if you don't put it on a calendar .  Relying solely on memory often leads to important things slipping through the cracks. It  doesn't matter what you say your priorities are; your calendar reveals the truth about what is i

I noticed that carrying a large case of water from the car to the pantry was becoming more challenging. My energy level was down, and my...

During the past eight months, especially in the beginning, there were some really hard days. There were a couple of days when I said,...

Looking back on my younger years, I see the giants I have conquered for the most part: selfishness, greed, lust, and anger. I am not...

"I'm not going to restaurants anymore, I can't hear with all the background noise." "No more day trips for me, I can't hear with all the...

I have played golf 5 times in my life, three of those times in the last month with my kids. I ended up with a blister on my hand, and...

Nobody likes an Agatha Christie's "Poirot" murder mystery more than I do. However, staying home and watching episode after episode will...

Putting on your shoes and stepping out the door. Getting out the door is the hardest part of walking or strength-building for most of...

Knowing that Jean keeps up with how much she walks every day, I asked, “How many miles did you walk last year?” She replied, “2098”. I...

If you already have one you know probably what I am talking about. If you don't, and want to improve your health, you may want to...

What do you get when you put together a fun person like my wife with a sunny 68-degree day, add in a bunch of canons, with a lot of...

EATING HEALTHY… PLAN IT (Put It On The Calendar): Plan meals a week out around high protein main dishes (Lots of fish, chicken, turkey,...

I think we all know, in this season of getting older our doctors and physicians play a major role in how well we live our lives. Over the...