Welcome to the X.

In keeping with ideas of identity (see Richard Eisenberg’s column in Market Watch and our discussion on the last Zoom get together), I’d like to delve deeper into the murky waters of identity. We've worn titles since childhood when we were sons, siblings, cousins, students,…

For those who have been reading my posts, you know that I have reentered the world of music to my great joy. But one of the biggest holes in my knowledge is music theory, and the ability to understand the basis or “rules” for improvisation.…

Think about how you feel after listening to the news. Do you feel energized and positive? Or do you feel like you're being hung by your feet from 100 stories up?  There is a huge bias in our society towards creating negativity, according to today’s…

At our recent Zoom get-together (yes, you are invited to the next one), one of the men shared that he grew up in an area of the country where hunting was a big part of the culture. As he sinks into his Chapter X, he…

Going to our getaway in the Berkshires is always joyful. I feel any tension or stress peeling away as I get nearer and nearer. Upon our arrival, I exhale a deep, cleansing breath, sucking in the fresh air. After unloading the car and having a…

Leaving work behind isn’t just about one person. Retirement can have an unexpected impact on our relationships too. That is why today’s episode is truly special.  For the first time, I’m welcoming the spouse of one of our community members to the show. I've enlisted…

During our last Zoom get-together, we had a discussion on the potholes or craters in our life’s journey.  The shared stories were inspiring, meaningful and led to further discourse on resiliency. It was agreed upon by all that our ability to be resilient is key…

As many of you know, our ‘unretired’ friend Richard Eisenberg now includes writing for MarketWatch as part of his joyful journey. Here’s a link to a recent article (in which he interviewed me). I hope you find it interesting: Retirement can mean a loss of…