Talking Retirement

Having Fun In Retirement

James C. Sandefur has written a nice piece on the nature of fun. It’s entitled Are You Finding Your Retirement Fun Yet? and you can read it here.

Bill Murray Fakes Own Retirement

Actor Bill Murray is not retired. It just seems that way sometimes. He tells people he’s retired so they won’t bother him so much to work. Why? He claims he’s lazy. Read the article for details.

Planning for Achieving Your Life Goals

Visit the Ameriprise Financial site for The Dream Book. When you visit the site, unfortunately they require some personal information from you including your phone number and a time they can call you. Although the information is required, you can enter anything you want. They will automatically sign you up for marketing email if you use your primary email address. Should you just make up a some fictional info for them? That’s up to you.

(Talking Retirement is not affiliated with Ameriprise Financial and I’m not endorsing them for your financial needs. I have no experiece with them beyond this book.)

It’s Funny Because It’s True

If you like this one, you might also enjoy visiting the Cartoon Bank and entering retirement in the search field for more cartoons from old issues of the magazine. You can even purchase reprints there.

“No Problem” Retirement

I found an interesting blog this morning entitled “Retirement With No Problem.” It’s a personal diary of a couple who retired to a narrowboat, and spend their time cruising the inland waterways of Britain. Check it out.

Preserve Your History

Malasia’s former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad recently encouraged retirees of his country to write about their life experiences to “enrich the national historical heritage”. Read the article here.

He’s on to something. Writing your personal history is a great idea. Imagine your offspring reading your stories several generations from now. Where were you during the big events of our time? What were your reactions? Having a hobby to record your history could be beneficial for not only yourself, but for many others. 

Marilyn Manson Is Not Retiring

I think the headline says all you need to know. But just in case, here’s a link to the story. Those celebrities, they sure keep you guessing.

Motorcycle Rides for Retirees

The Solvang Retirement Community in Eugene, Oregon has come up with a new way to break the monotony for its aged residents: Put them on the back of a motorcycle and take ‘em for a spin. I kid you not. Read how Mary Wirth enjoyed her first ride—on her 98th birthday.

Jackie Chan to Retire. Well, Maybe.

Britney Spears is Not Retiring

This wasn’t even on my radar, but apparently rumors have been circulating that pop singer Britney Spears is retiring. Not so, according to the singer. I’m not sure if that’s good news or not to you folks, but either way, there it is.