I was very flattered when Yvette invited me to participate in her 2025 Summer Interview Series on her blog. My interview is lucky 13th in her series, and I’ve enjoyed reading each one; learning more about bloggers I already follow and meeting several intriguing, new-to-me bloggers. If you’d like to read my answers to … Continue reading "Asked and Answered"| Retirementally Challenged
When the flotsam and jetsam of my brain don’t warrant a whole post of their own. Book Festival Our local Public Broadcasting station and an area university celebrated literacy and the love of books this past weekend by hosting a Book Festival. It did my heart good to see the large number of people at … Continue reading "Pieces of My Mind: books, chocolate, deliveries, clothes"| Retirementally Challenged
This is the fourth post in my series, Organizing My Life, my ongoing project to create a roadmap for when I am no longer in the driver’s seat. There it was. Mixed in with various Facebook posts about exotic vacations, family celebrations, and funny memes, was a notice of a friend’s passing. She had moved … Continue reading "Creating a Digital Estate Plan – Social Media"| Retirementally Challenged
My husband and I were relaxing on our deck a few days ago when we noticed several planes circling to the east of us. All three were mostly white with red markings and lettering. When one of the planes flew close enough to our house, we could clearly read the words CAL FIRE on the … Continue reading "What would you Grab if you had to Go?"| Retirementally Challenged
Springtime fills the air in my backyard with the delicious scent of citrus blossoms. At the same time our orange, lime, and lemon trees are bursting with fruit, their fragrant white flowers hold the promise of next season’s crop. As anyone with a home garden knows, there is something very satisfying about harvesting fruits or … Continue reading "If It’s Spring… It’s Time for Limoncello!"| Retirementally Challenged
Something has been missing from my world lately. Normally a bright-sider optimist, I have found myself feeling worried and uncertain and it has dampened my mood, affected my sleep, and sapped some of the joy from my life. My Happy Place has been infiltrated by uninvited squatters, and I want to get it back. I … Continue reading "Reclaiming My Happy Place"| Retirementally Challenged
When most people think of Winslow, Arizona, standing on the corner and flatbed Fords probably come to mind. But if you visit Winslow, don’t just take it easy, take a selfie, and go running on down the road. Although the Corner is a fine sight to see, you’ll miss what I consider the true jewel … Continue reading "Taking it Easy at La Posada"| Retirementally Challenged
Having an early January birthday has often meant celebrating indoors. When I was young, I envied those summer babies who could mark their special day with a beach bash or pool party. Following so closely after all the winter holiday celebrations, my birthday often felt like an afterthought… one that wasn’t necessarily welcome. Although my … Continue reading "Another Year Older"| Retirementally Challenged
Another trip around the sun and here we are on the last day of 2024. Even though I haven’t made New Years resolutions in years and even coming up with a Word of the Year seems like too much pressure, it’s always fun to think about the possibilities in the year ahead. But, before … Continue reading "Looking Back on 2024"| Retirementally Challenged
Several weeks ago, my husband and I spent a few days in Los Angeles. The main reason for our visit was to see family but we also wanted to explore the downtown area. When I research an unfamiliar d…| Retirementally Challenged
Navigating through my post-work world| Retirementally Challenged
My blog is about travel, relationships, photography, and whatever else pops into my head (even, sometimes, issues surrounding retirement and aging).| Retirementally Challenged
2 posts published by Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com during May 2024| Retirementally Challenged
When we were planning our recent coast-to-coast road trip, we had some “must-sees” along the way and a few hard arrival dates that we needed to hit. Mostly, though, we drove for as long as we felt …| Retirementally Challenged
I was able to add one more state (West Virginia) to those I have visited over the years. Three to go (North Dakota, Minnesota, and Rhode Island). My husband and I just returned from a lengthy road …| Retirementally Challenged
Even though it’s my birth month, I’ve never been a big fan of January. When I was young, I envied those who had summer birthdays and could celebrate with a pool party, beach bash, or an outdoor BBQ…| Retirementally Challenged
