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Let's Live Together: Part 3 Being Romantic
When my wife and I retired we were thrust together, facing each other day in and day out. Now what? Let's talk being romantic.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Sep 6, 20215 min read
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1 Brave Step to Work Your Way Out of Loss
Remember Your Wins Ever get stuck in a morass where you can’t seem to get any traction to move forward? Here’s a lovely picture I’ve...
Ed Zinkiewicz
Sep 6, 20211 min read
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Let's Live Together: Part 2 Being Responsive
When my wife and I retired we were thrust together, facing each other day in and day out. Now what? Let's talk being responsive.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Sep 6, 20215 min read
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Let's Live Together: Part 1 Being Respectful
When my wife and I retired we were thrust together, facing each other day in and day out. Now what? Let's talk respect.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Aug 17, 20215 min read
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Mining the Past–A Step into the Future
Finding something to do that is meaningful to us is one of retirement’s little challenges. I often advocate looking to the past for ...
Ed Zinkiewicz
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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Look Mommy, That Horse Is Walking on Its Hind Legs!
It has been a long time since dancing horses were a rave at circuses and fairs. Today I’m astounded by...
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jul 20, 20213 min read
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Things Worth Doing Again
Don't Get Pooped! Get energized! Find what energizes you to know what is important to continue.
Ed Zinkiewicz
May 29, 20211 min read
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3 Unconventional Approaches to Meet the Unexpected with Their Pros and Cons
3 approaches to deal with the unexpected. Move through surprises and challenges and win to the other side with success.
Ed Zinkiewicz
May 18, 20216 min read
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Retire to Play and Purpose: Retire to Hobbies
Take that hobby to the next level when you retire—do it more often, invest in training, or convert it to a part-time job.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Apr 20, 20214 min read
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Couples in Retirement: Start Somewhere, Anywhere
4 major avenues to explore to get your retirement started without having to rely on following others.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Apr 5, 20214 min read
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Volunteering in a Time of Social Distancing
Volunteering provides a wealth of opportunity, a willingness to make a difference, and a panoply of response to the the needs of so many.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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Did You Know I Wear a Cowboy Hat?
What you wear may be a clue to who you have become. Do you live up to the promises you made to yourself about who you would become?
Ed Zinkiewicz
Feb 16, 20212 min read
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Your Thing, Your Wow
Building remarkable experience one fun step at a time. Take your hobby to the next level and make it extraordinary.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jan 11, 20214 min read
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Momma Bear and Papa Bear Are Smart
A fun Christmas story.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Dec 21, 20201 min read
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Your Christmas Buying Guide
A Christmas shopping list with a focus on items that can be sent, not hand carried.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Dec 1, 20207 min read
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My Spoon Playin' at Publix
My spoon playing at Publix. You can have a great deal of fun if you jump at an opportunity.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Nov 23, 20202 min read
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Our Oven Died. Again.
How you can help create events that can build life-long traditions. Make your events repeatable and memorable.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Nov 3, 20204 min read
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Memories Smell Like Turkey
5 tips to help your family build a string of memories that reach through their lives into their future.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Oct 6, 20204 min read
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Spotlight on "Old": 5 Under-the-bed Monsters
Getting older has its worries: death, losing all our money, becoming dependent. Transform your fears into positive directions.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Aug 18, 20203 min read
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Stretch or Hurt: Your Choice
How do you like doing all those exercises? I have a tip for you. Do the exercises or hurt. My wife’s cousin Carolyn shared a caution...
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jun 4, 20202 min read
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