From Supervisor to Reseller, Charles has done a little bit of everything. For 32 years, he worked in a mill, starting as a sweeper and working his way to a supervisor until the mill closed and he retired. Charles knew what to do after retiring. Some of us are still searching for what's next, … [Read more...] about Supervisor to Reseller
To Grow or Not to Grow
Many people never attempt to grow anything. They think they can not or do not have a green thumb. After a conversation with JoAnn, she convinced me anything is possible and everyone should try gardening. Retiring after 30 years in the Paper Mill, she found her passion. She spends … [Read more...] about To Grow or Not to Grow
Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Most of us have heard the phrase Laughter is the Best Medicine. What do you think? The other day the unexpected happened. I was dropping off our clothes at the cleaners, and a gentleman picked his up. We started talking inside and continued our conversation outside of the … [Read more...] about Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Paper Mache
I think we all have some knowledge of paper mache from art class in school. I have to tell you it is just as much fun today as it was when you were a child. While Traveling I had the pleasure of attending a class at the Decatur Area Art Council in Decatur, IL, on paper mache; this is what I … [Read more...] about Paper Mache
What is a Hobby?
Searching? For most of us, we can say yes, we are searching. We have all heard people say they have nothing to do; they are so bored. I have to tell you, we have found ourselves saying that learning to be retired has been challenging. While you were working, raising your family, a hobby … [Read more...] about What is a Hobby?