Yearly Archives: 2014

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Where there are toasted tomato sandwiches, there is hope

This entry was posted in Health Retirement retirement activities Retirement advice and tagged fulfillment life transitions mixed emotions satisfaction on August 14, 2014 by Mariella

Tales of Retirement

By Brad Morley
High School English Teacher
Retired 2012

 

In a delightful coincidence of events, my first Saturday in August started with a toasted tomato sandwich. On the night before, we were finally able to have …

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Hanging up the skates – flip flopping towards retirement

This entry was posted in retirement activities Retirement life planning and tagged frustrated with work life transitions mixed emotions planning retirement income on August 12, 2014 by Mariella

Following Frank into Retirement – 4 Months to Go

A series of articles starting 5 months from retirement

By Frank

 

I can just hear the colour commentator in the booth chattering: “I can’t see why he’s quitting the game …

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Of lists and blank pages

This entry was posted in Retirement and tagged disorientation flow routine on July 18, 2014 by Mariella

Tales of Retirement

By Rose Morley
Elementary School Teacher
Retired June 2013

 

 

 

 

“Every morning / the world is created” ~ Mary Oliver

Here is the noble, romantic, idealistic view: each day of your retirement …

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Did you know that a startling percentage of people retire unexpectedly or reluctantly?

This entry was posted in Health Retirement life planning and tagged early retirement health job loss unexpected retirement on July 18, 2014 by Mariella

Retirement Stats, Studies, and Stuff

One poll shows that 52% of Canadians retired for causes that seem outside their control. Their stated reasons for retiring were

• illness/health (25%),
• company downsized (13%),
• reached mandatory retirement (8%) and
• …

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Frank in a nutshell 2

This entry was posted in Purpose and passion retirement activities Retirement life planning and tagged frustrated with work happiness life transitions planning retirement income satisfaction on July 7, 2014 by Mariella

Following Frank into Retirement – 5 Months to Go

A series of articles starting 5 months from retirement

By Frank

 

I am a 58-year-old unambitious overachiever.  I have worked hard at several jobs in research and manufacturing, none of …

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Creating purpose and passion in retirement: just mushy words? 2

This entry was posted in Purpose and passion Retirement Retirement life planning and tagged engagement fulfillment happiness satisfaction strengths on February 7, 2014 by Mariella

Thoughts from a Retirement Coach

By Mariella Vigneux, MBA, ACC
Certified Professional Coach

 

When people talk about creating purpose and passion in retirement, are they just Pollyannas using mushy words? I have learned that most people long to engage …

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