On Becoming a “Sage” – A Podcast

I had the good fortune recently to be asked to do a guest interview with Jann Freed, PhD, on her “Becoming a Sage” podcast.  Jann is a well-known business consultant specializing in strategic planning, leadership development, and life planning. You can learn about her and her services at www.leadingwithwisdom.net. Jann liked my guest post on… Continue reading On Becoming a “Sage” – A Podcast

It’s Time to “Take Back and Own” Your Elderhood

How did you react when you received your AARP card just before your fiftieth birthday? Were you: Surprised and shocked. Flattered Excited Ambivalent Pissed Surprised?  We probably don’t want to know how much they know about us. Flattered?  Just a thought – you might want to raise the bar. Excited?  You love those weekly Bed… Continue reading It’s Time to “Take Back and Own” Your Elderhood

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

A friend of mine sent me this video filmed at the 2005 Super Bowl.  I share it as a reminder of how things have changed for us culturally in a mere 13 years.  How refreshing to see players, black and white, singing the national anthem and respecting the flag. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s strive… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!!

Retirement: Where Good Habits Go to Die and Bad Habits Flourish.

    For starters this week, click on and read this humorous article “What Day Is it? The Muddled Confusion of a Recent Retiree.”  New blogger and recent retiree, Howard Fishman, takes a very refreshing swipe at the realities of transitioning from labor-to-leisure, vocation-to-vacation. Fishman makes a seminal statement in the article (the bolding  is… Continue reading Retirement: Where Good Habits Go to Die and Bad Habits Flourish.

What’s Your Life Tempo – Crescendo or Diminuendo?

I’m a slightly above-average guitar player.  One would hope so since I started playing in 1959.  We’re talking Bill Haley and the Comets and early Elvis time zone, folks. About a dozen years ago, I discovered a player by the name of Tommy Emmanuel.  If you are an acoustic guitar player or aficionado, you know… Continue reading What’s Your Life Tempo – Crescendo or Diminuendo?