I know, I know, I know. It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted. (Thanks to the three of you that noticed. Even though one of you is relate to me, I still appreciate it.) Good thing I didn't make "posting to my blog more regularly" a New Year's resolution.
This morning I started a new writing class which was so much fun and has really inspired me to get back to it. I'll be back to my not-very-consistent posting schedule soon. I've been so busy I haven't even had a moment to post links to my last two posts at U.S. News & World Report. Ironically, one is about achieving the optimal balance in retirement, something which I haven't actually achieved over the last couple of weeks.
I used to think that the only thing preventing my life from having the ideal work/life balance was work. I have learned over the last couple of years that simply removing work from the work/life balance equation does not guarantee the optimal balance. For more on that, check out this week's post How to Find Balance in Retirement.
Today is January 15th, which means that so far, about 100,000 baby boomers have turned 65 this year. An awful lot has been made about how these folks will change the very definition of retirement. I'm not so sure I buy it. When I read the details of the latest AARP study on the boomers that will be retiring this year, I don't quite see the retirement revolution that many have written about. Decide for yourself, some of the statistics are in my post, Why Baby Boomers Won't Reinvent Retirement.
Now it's 66 degrees today, so I'm going to go strike the right balance by getting outside and enjoying this fabulous weather.
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I have missed your posts.
I don't see a lot of change for those of us retiring baby boomers.
Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Posted by: Janette | January 16, 2011 at 08:39 AM
i too have missed your post. but thought you might have been on vacation. that aarp study is a dry read. (maybe exciting for accountants) you have a great blog but sometimes i don't like what you write. like the fact that it's 66 degrees where your at. i looked like Ralphy from a Christmas Story when i went for my walk today.
Posted by: fred doe | January 16, 2011 at 09:30 AM
@fred: I know, I guess I shouldn't rub it in, huh? Gosh I hope no one tips you over on your walk--be sure to carry your cell phone so some can come help you up!
Posted by: Retired Syd | January 16, 2011 at 09:45 AM
It is 70 degrees here today and 75 tomorrow. Isn't that what we sell to the tourists?
Glad you are back, Syd. I agree the AARP study isn't a barn burner, but the information is important.
All those Baby Boomers retiring equals more available eyes for blogs like ours.
Enjoy your writing class and welcome back.
Posted by: Bob Lowry | January 16, 2011 at 03:40 PM
@Bob: 75 degrees! Now you're really making poor fred doe jealous.
Posted by: Retired Syd | January 16, 2011 at 03:46 PM
I missed you too Syd (even though I didn't write to tell you)! Somehow I figured you were off doing your thing-finding balance :)
Posted by: Bridget | January 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM