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Mother and three daughters wearing blue, stand together in a wooded setting

By Alexandra Newman As you’re reading this, I’m on a boat off the coast of Florida sailing toward Mexico. My first time venturing outside of the United States.  My mom, sisters, and I have been planning this trip for over a year, and I am so incredibly excited that it’s finally here. During the cruise, we’ll be celebrating my mom’s 60th birthday – a milestone I hope to celebrate in […]

Find purpose in retirement through volunteerism – June 14, 2025

woman standing in front of white board teaching class

By Lynn Kellogg One retired acquaintance told me she planned to go find at least a part time job because she was “crawling the walls” at home. She asked me how I liked retirement. I love it, but it took a deliberate journey to reinvent oneself. Within a span of 18 months, I was widowed […]