It took a little brainstorming before Joanna (Jo) Haas was able to settle on just a single item in her life that made her happy. As we settled in for the conversation, she mentioned that I might find her selection a bit strange. “I love my Sharpie pen,” says Jo. Honestly, I … [Read more...] about Making Her Mark With Her Sharpie
Passions
Encouraging Creative Play
When I was 8 years old I decided it would be fun to live in a travel trailer. Our family didn’t happen to have one, so I set about building one for myself. I dreamed about parking it on the back of our property and living there, wild and free.I was a logical child, so I started … [Read more...] about Encouraging Creative Play
Rev. Ron’s Plan for Intentional Living (Hint…it involves the beach)
As people look toward retirement, they may ponder how they’ll fill the many hours once dedicated to a 40-hour-a-week job or other scheduled activities. How will they stay engaged, active, and involved as they get older? The Reverend Ronald L. Loughry had the answer years ago — be … [Read more...] about Rev. Ron’s Plan for Intentional Living (Hint…it involves the beach)
“I realize I have to take control of my own life…” How one woman found herself after retirement.
One would be hard-pressed to find anyone more excited about discovering her artist’s path than Greta Bemisderfer. Not only has she discovered she has a flair for painting, but she has uncovered much about herself. Her email designation ‘realgreta’ gives a clue into how this woman … [Read more...] about “I realize I have to take control of my own life…” How one woman found herself after retirement.
Planning a Party: How to make it personal, set the scene and tell a story
A perfect party is one that’s filled with family and friends. This was a priority for Tilly Barr when she started planning a surprise 90th birthday party for her father, Jelle. To make sure everyone important to him could be in attendance, she began sending out invitations six … [Read more...] about Planning a Party: How to make it personal, set the scene and tell a story