Patience & Forbearance

Patience & Forbearance

One of the new things I finally got around to exploring during our Covid lockdown this year was Podcasts. Anything from stories to jokes to science, fashion, philosophy and music; I found a new and enjoyable way to be informed. After 5 months now of living with Covid...
“Oldies” break free

“Oldies” break free

Like kids let out of school, now that pandemic lockdown restrictions are ending, we are running out of the school yard (our front doors) to catch up with old friends and family. So, this is just as true for those of us who are over 50 as for our young people. In our...
Practising for retirement

Practising for retirement

Has the time of lockdown during COVID 19 given you a glimpse of retirement life? And have you enjoyed it? I have been semi-retired and busy now for a few years and I think the time of the full stage lockdown was when I have appreciated the chance to slow down and...
How and where to live in retirement

How and where to live in retirement

The COVID 19 lockdown has accelerated the change in the way we think about where we will live in retirement. Newer thinking has posited a move away from the idea of living in the current models of retirement and residential care homes. Many Baby Boomers desire to live...
Retirement and Bucket List let downs

Retirement and Bucket List let downs

Have you had to amend or abandon your “bucket list” with the advent of COVID19? You’re not alone of course. For the recently retired or the busy travelling Baby Boomer set, the lockdown has caused disappointment because their dreams and expectations cannot be...