Retirement life...

I love volunteering in the community, participating in elementary school literacy programs, and being involved with our local art museum.

Since I'm not traveling for business, I've been able to join a book club. Hosted by my library and my favorite librarian, it is wonderful to spend an evening a month with other dedicated readers, discuss an interesting book and add to my never-ending list of books to read. Three of my favorite recent reads (all historical fiction) include The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier, and Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

John and I will continue to travel both near and far. We have 2025 trips  planned to Victoria, BC, The Netherlands, Finland, and Colorado (all to see friends and family) along with many road trips exploring our beautiful country.

Josmo's Café is busy making lots of soups and stews for a chilly winter. Our favorite new super-easy soup from food.com is Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup.

Newsletters - While I'm not writing newsletters any longer, past newsletters are still posted on the site if you're interested in reading an old one just for fun.

Energizer Minutes - Our Energizer Minute home page has links to many past messages. Listen now

My retirement mantras: 

Be focused. Establish and maintain a disciplined mind, focusing on what's right with life rather that what's wrong.

Be of service. When we serve others selflessly, we are recognizing things that matter. When someone knows they matter, they are intrinsically guided to demonstrate it in ways that serve others...and the circle is complete.

Be a catalyst for good. Such actions connect us directly to the secret of creating an abundant life - our innate oneness with the universe.