Tag: empty nest

Cleveland: A Hidden Gem for Retirees Looking for a New Adventure

Cleveland is not the obvious nor the most talked about retirement destination, but that just might be one of its biggest advantages. It has cultural, recreational and educational opportunities, excellent healthcare, not to mention the Midwestern hospitality… CONTINUE READING >> 

Cleveland is not the obvious nor the most talked about retirement destination, but that just might be one of its biggest advantages. It has cultural, recreational and educational opportunities, excellent healthcare, not to mention the Midwestern hospitality… CONTINUE READING >> 

Fear Conquering & Snow Skiing


Learning to ski at my age had me worrying about things that a younger person might not have.
What if I plummet over a cliff, break my hip, and die from complications a week later? What if I take a blow to the back of my head from one of those chair ride thingies and end up like an amnesia-riddled soap opera character?  What if? But as a committed GypsyNester, it is my duty to step out of my comfort zone and… CONTINUE READING >>


Learning to ski at my age had me worrying about things that a younger person might not have.
What if I plummet over a cliff, break my hip, and die from complications a week later? What if I take a blow to the back of my head from one of those chair ride thingies and end up like an amnesia-riddled soap opera character?  What if? But as a committed GypsyNester, it is my duty to step out of my comfort zone and… CONTINUE READING >>

Facing the Stigma of Going Back to School in your 60’s

Returning to school in your 60’s can be a bit intimidating and daunting; however, by acknowledging your skills, strengths, and potential for growth, you can step back into the classroom with confidence… CONTINUE READING >> 

Returning to school in your 60’s can be a bit intimidating and daunting; however, by acknowledging your skills, strengths, and potential for growth, you can step back into the classroom with confidence… CONTINUE READING >> 

Let’s Spend Money and Have Fun!

Most people spend their lives saving for retirement but don’t know how to spend it without risk. This book aims to educate people about their finances to give them confidence in their decisions… CONTINUE READING >> 

Most people spend their lives saving for retirement but don’t know how to spend it without risk. This book aims to educate people about their finances to give them confidence in their decisions… CONTINUE READING >> 

Fear Conquering & Volunteering

What is it that makes us feel so passionate about life when we are helping others?

There must be something more to volunteering than the oft said “it makes us feel good to do good.”

I believe it goes deeper.

When the chicks fly the coop we lose the built-in community that comes with raising a brood. Gone are the sports team gatherings, the school plays and scout meetings.

Entire peer groups disappear overnight.  It can get kind of lonely… CONTINUE READING >>

What is it that makes us feel so passionate about life when we are helping others?

There must be something more to volunteering than the oft said “it makes us feel good to do good.”

I believe it goes deeper.

When the chicks fly the coop we lose the built-in community that comes with raising a brood. Gone are the sports team gatherings, the school plays and scout meetings.

Entire peer groups disappear overnight.  It can get kind of lonely… CONTINUE READING >>