ACTIVE SENIORS

Self Defense Products For Seniors

Hi Folks,

It has been a while since we talked about self defense for seniors. So let’s revisit this topic again.

Every day you can read in your  local paper about someone getting mugged and robbed and more times than not that person is a senior citizen.

Seniors are everwhere: biking, shopping, walking along trails, in parks, sidewalks, and parking lots. There are a lot more  active seniors these days, out and about, visible for the baddies to see and target. And of course seniors are perceived as easy targets.

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Getting The Most Out Of Your Retirement

Hi Folks,

Now that you have retired what are you going to do with the rest of your life?

I am a member of the group that believes that everyone has a purpose in life and that our purpose doesn’t end when we retire. In fact our retirement may be the time when our purpose really kicks in. 

Is it time to examine your retirement life and your purpose in life. It may be time to start work on your legacy.

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Social Networking on the Internet: The New Way to Make Friends and Have Fun

I have  just posted the following article on social networking on my other blog, Woody’s Retirement Blog, but I thought you might like to read it without having to click over there. It’s a good read.

Hi Folks,

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How to dodge or deal with winter aches and pains

Hi Folks,

Well, like it or not, cold weather is here. At least here in North America. Colds, flu, arthritis, aches and pains. Ouch!

My advice to all of us seniors:  Take good care of yourselves – you have a lot of living to do.

The following article has some good advice for us.  Let’s take it. 

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Adding Value After Retirement

Retired – Now What?

Hi Folks,

Retired and beginning to wonder what’s next. Welcome to the club. There are lots of others just like you.

Retirement will be a wonderful thing if you get your act together but sometimes you need some help and direction. Gordon Newman, today’s contributing author has some suggestions of where to start.

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Senior Golf

Hi Folks,

I have a new web site just for senior golfers, www.seniorgolfersguide.wjsites.com/. So if you are a golfer and a senior, why not stop by for a visit.

Woody

What To Do In Retirement

Hi Folks,

There was one thing I knew before I retired and that was I wouldn’t lack for something to do. And there are many days when I have way too much to do and I think that maybe I’ll go back to work so I can have some time off. 

But in case some of you are considering retirement and wondering what you are going to do with your time here is a nice little article to get you thinking in the right direction.

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Make Plans For July 4th

Hi Folks,

I’m sorry that I have been absent for the past few days. I’ve been building a new garden shed and it has taken most of my time and attention. I’ll try my best to get back on track - -  there is so much to talk about.

This Saturday is Independence Day – The 4th of July, one of the most important days of the year for this old flag waving, “I love America” guy.

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Clear the Clutter to Improve Your Retirement

Hi Folks,

Are you one of those people that crave an organized life but fall way short of obtaining it? I am. I work really, really hard at trying to organizing my life but something always seems to go wrong. 

My buddy came over the other evening and was checking out some of the projects I was working on and made the remark “I thought you had a workbench!” Very funny. Where do you think my projects were that he was looking at? It’s is even worse than you think.

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