Retirement life is grand...

I love volunteering in the community, participating in elementary school literacy programs, and being involved with our local art museum. What I most enjoy is what brought me satisfaction when I worked - connecting people and helping people grow personally and professionally.

John and I continue to travel. In January, we are in New Zealand for three weeks doing a land trip to explore the natural beauty, learning about the culture, and connecting with the people.

We have expanded our couple hobbies. We now have a fun small game room and play darts and pinball. Jigsaw puzzle season has begun.

Visit the About Emily page to see a picture of my new clients.

Josmo's Café stays busy with family and friends visiting. Our meals are staying simple and warm these days with lots of soups, stews and slow cooker meals. I'm still making Cinnamon Raison bread (from my 35-year-old starter). We still have recipes posted on the Josmo's Café recipe page.

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.