During the Depression of the 1930s, an Irving Berlin tune with the lyrics “Everybody’s doin’ it, doin’ it, doin’ it” was popular. I don’t know what everybody was doin,’ but it had a happy sound that made you feel better about tough times. Fast-forward to the present and the lyrics are still relevant: Everybody’s doin’ it, doin’ it, doin,’ it, and what are they doin'? They … [Read more...] about Advice For Young Retirees
Real World News December 2024
The information below is from Devvy Kidd, one of the country’s premier researchers. She and Kelleigh Nelson provide most of the materials other researchers use. There are other excellent researchers, but Devvy continues to churn out her impeccable research daily. A former model, she gave up the glamour for the guts and reality of what is happening in this country and the world. … [Read more...] about Real World News December 2024
Words of Wisdom About Aging
Please don't tell me you are unaware of or don't care how you are aging. The multi-billion dollar cosmetic industry for MEN and women tells a different story. You should care about how you are aging, and the sooner you realize that the greater your success in establishing a satisfying life in your later years will be. At retirement, you can choose the lifestyle you want … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom About Aging
Old Age Misconceptions and Realities
Are you old? How do you know? Our culture says you are old if you are at retirement age, which is 62-65. At that age, you MUST be old because our backward culture has decreed (and no one challenges it) that 40 is middle age. You are old when you accept outdated stereotypical norms that refuse to die or fail to catch up with the reality that many people are living longer, … [Read more...] about Old Age Misconceptions and Realities
Real World News November 2024
MEET KELLEIGH NELSON Occasionally, I will introduce you to friends and others working tirelessly to preserve our Constitution, Republic, and way of life. Some of you will immediately recognize their names. Several are at the top of my list, but a standout is Kelleigh Nelson. I've known her for a long time; if Kelleigh says the "sky is falling," she will back up her … [Read more...] about Real World News November 2024
Real World News October 2024
Global Warming Is Frying Our Future and Burning Our Food
We've been warned: there is a global over-population crisis. Too many humans are destroying the environment as a result of just eating and living. Not to worry -- we can burn down more chicken farms and meat processing plants to "protect the environment” People may go hungry but "protecing the environment" is more important than people. Here is where we are going: [Read more...] about Global Warming Is Frying Our Future and Burning Our Food
Senior Freedom — No One Talks About It
The retirement years are time to have the time of your life; It is the time to give your life as much meaning and satisfaction as possible. At retirement age, it means having a future-oriented vision and a plan for keeping your FREEDOM. Many people don't think about freedom before they retire; it's the last thing they think about, but they should because it's critically … [Read more...] about Senior Freedom — No One Talks About It
The Way We Were
Remember when "Casual Friday" began? The actual date doesn't matter. What is important is that it started a downward spiral of all things beautiful and classy. That was when men shed the power and authority inherent in a tie and started slowly declining to feminization. Today, "well-dressed" men wear showy necklaces, earrings, and bracelets instead of a tie. That's the new soft … [Read more...] about The Way We Were
When What You Love Is Gone
I was listening to Frank Sinatra sing "When Your Lover Has Gone." As he moaned and groaned his way through the lyrics, I couldn't help but think how much those words applied to some retirees who loved their work so much that it was clear their job was pretty much the sum and substance of their life. It was painful to let it go. Many seniors suffer from depression, which … [Read more...] about When What You Love Is Gone