I’m kind of quirky, I guess. Instead of slowing down and relaxing into a predictable retirement, I’ve chosen to challenge myself and do things that are out of the ordinary in my 2ND Act. After working for the state for 31 years, I was vested and had a comfortable...
Fascinating hobbies and physical exercise are critical for successful retirement. I’ve been fortunate to enjoy both for the last 7 years. I enjoy reading and collecting. Since I am an airplane and helicopter pilot and because my Dad flew in B-17s in WWII, I’ve been...
I believe things I experienced in my 1st Act have built the foundation for a fulfilling 2nd Act! My husband of 46 years and I are a good team – complementing and supporting one another and praying for guidance as each change comes our way. Throughout his career...
In retirement I rekindled a love for music that I had in childhood and high school. As a small boy I sang in the Catholic Church and in county chorus. I also played trumpet and was in the Marine Bugle Corp, but as an adult never really sang apart from church. After...
My second act is…active! I’m very involved in my community; promoting and performing in the annual “Spring Swing” fund raiser, serving as a county PEO (precinct election official) and as the county auditor’s representative on the County Compensation Board. I spent 28...
My wife Kim and I have worked most of our lives in corporate environments, the last ten plus years in the area of human capital development, focusing on concepts like emotional intelligence and behavioral analysis and development. We decided the time was right to...