I just returned from water aerobics (2hrs). Cleaning out my office, that had become the catch all room. Reading half finished books. A lot of suduko. Finally made it to the new library. Still thinking about volunteering. Spending a lot of time telling myself it is not too late to finish my education. I have connected with one of my neighbors who has also retired.
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tilmansaddof KY10:08PM November 25, 2009
Most of the retirees in my neighborhood do really nothing at all. They sit at home all day, waiting for the mail to come, not really doing anything. And, ironically, when you talk to them, they are always complaining that they are "so busy."
Markoof CA11:10PM September 05, 2009
Lumping sleeping with "personal care" doesn't give an accurate picture. My retired wife and I go to bed at the same time and she continues to sleep while I'm getting ready for work.
Chrisof MO12:44PM August 11, 2009
Most folks approaching "retirement" age will continue to work. They are generally healthier, more active, and just don't want or can't let go of a paycheck. If they choose retirement (which is an archaic word), they will continue to be productive in other ways. In fact, they may be busier than when they went off to work at a 9 to 5 position.
Leaving the work life is not a "bad" thing. Folks should do what they want. I just think that our society narrows the focus on people when they approach that "magic" age and make assumptions about the population in general. Perhaps you should think about another article that shows that aging is not the rocking chair it once was.
Maryof NJ11:30AM August 11, 2009
I hope it's a well-rounded one.
Work p/t
Volunteer p/t in my community
Read more
TRAVEL
Socialize more
Enjoy life more.
fernof CT5:22PM August 10, 2009
There are many retirees now supporting their laid off children.
HillbillyBillof TN2:32PM August 10, 2009
I used to write 3000 letters-to-the-editor at a shot. Have the only web site with the TRUTH. In it is the only true story of the fall of the true church, the Worldwide Church of God (Herbert W. Armstrong).
I blog Human Events, Chicago Tribune, Christian Scientist Monitor, US News and World Report, Wall Street Journal and my home state Bismarck Tribune. I read Drudge and World Net Daily. Haven't counted the hours I spend doing volunteer work for God but it's a lot. But I'm like Michael Savage, ignored. It won't last forever. A prophet like Elijah is coming before Jesus Christ returns and before this nation is defeated and goes into captivity as slaves. It might be me.
Harold Reimannof CA2:40PM August 08, 2009
Retired volunteers support community nonprofits in critical ways by filling ongoing volunteer spots that working and younger volunteers just can't commit to. They also bring a treasure trove of skills and experience and are valuable mentors to nonprofit staff and other volunteers.
If you're retired and are looking for a volunteer gig in your community, please use our Volunteer search tool powered by AllforGood. Go to VolunteerSpot.com and click Volunteer Entrance. Enter your zip code and see where you can get involved. Happy Volunteering!
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Chris of MO 12:44PM August 11, 2009
Mary of NJ 11:30AM August 11, 2009
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