When The Bloom Is off The Retirement Rose . . . What Then? One of the benefits of having worked as a pharmacist as long as I did was the opportunity to get to know and understand retirees and their lifestyle. What I learned from them has had a profound impact on my thinking about how to get the most out of the mature years. As I interacted with them I used to think that if every person contemplating retirement had a chance to deal with retirees on a daily basis it would dramatically change how people prepare for and live in the retirement years. One of the most important things I learned from retirees is that there are distinct stages to retirement but very few people understand those stages and therefore fail to plan or know how to deal with them. The first stage of retirement consists of the newly retired enjoying the freedom of not having to go to work every day. The second stage heralds closure of the honeymoon phase and the realization that the fun and games are not as pleasurable or fulfilling as they used to be. Barbara Morris, R.
Hotel Tips - 100 Words or Less - Gadling Hotel Tips Bring an over-the-door shoe organizer - Hotel tip by Cindy Coulter (RSS feed) on Aug 13th, 2010 at 11:37PM One of the biggest frustrations when traveling is staying organized in your hotel room. An over-the-door shoe organizer is one of the most helpful items you can pack. After you check-in, hang this on the bathroom door and fill it with all of your toiletries or other items – yes, even shoes. The clear plastic variety is the best, so you can see the contents – and so can everyone else in your traveling party. It works great for toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes/combs, hairspray, aspirin, rain ponchos, etc. Check the alarm upon arrival - Hotel tip by Jane E. I don't know if it's the maid setting the room's alarm clock as a prank, or the occupants prior to my stay. Not the best way to start off a relaxing vacation. Therefore, it's become my custom to check -- and turn off! [Photo: Flickr | Robert S. Bring an A/V cable for your laptop - Hotel tip [Photo: Flickr | wlodi] 1.)