Having trouble finding a new balance in your retired life? Too many things to do? Not enough? You are not alone. In this Kitchen Table Talk, Mary Helen Conroy and Carol Larson discuss the difficulty of finding what is right for each person, and how the very definition of balance changes in
Take the Yellow Brick Road to your retirement: Use your Brains, Heart and Courage – MHC #109
Using the tool of review, Mary Helen revisited her favorite movie from the past, the Wizard of Oz. Listen to how the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion can bring you through the twister to Oz. All we need are our brains, heart and courage.
I Hear Voices
Do you hear voices? You know the ones in your head that say you’re "over the hill." Ever try shouting back? At the first gathering hosted by Retiree Rebels, we heard how society's negative view of age can deter people from pursuing their dreams. And we gained inspiration from
The Road Less Traveled
Is there a poem that resonates with your retirement? Does being a Retiree Rebel mean you’re taking The Road Less Traveled? Mary Helen and Carol find they are being drawn to poetry now that age and experience puts greater meaning behind the words, and they bring that appreciation to this Kitchen
Dick and Jane Retire: Gender Issues and ‘Grey Divorce’ – MHC #108
Retirement can be hazardous to your relationship. Financial issues, different expectations, and divorce all present major challenges to living 'till death do us part'. Mary Helen discusses the staggering statistics on money and divorce in this week's podcast. Listen for tips on how both Dick and
Time and Energy – Priority setting in retirement
Time and Energy, the two non-renewable resources in our lives. In this Kitchen Table Talk, Carol Larson and Mary Helen Conroy hash over how to pare down the list of what we do with our days so we can finally focus on our personal priorities. Retirement offers a tsunami of choices. Conserving time
What’s your personal learning project? Freedom in retirement to learn – MH #107
When was the last time you were so engrossed in learning something, the time flew by? The luxury of allowing yourself not to scan a piece of information, but truly fit the pieces of learning together in your head, just for you. Sounds like something out of a fairy tale, no it’s a freedom - the
How to Love Downsizing
If the time has come for you to downsize, forget the rules about tossing out unused dishes or out-of-style furniture. You can’t take it with you, and your kids probably don’t want most of it, so downsize. Carol Larson says the only rule you need in culling your stuff is, “love it or leave