Tag Archives: retirement

Everyone seems to be the same age as you are!

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Susan Kersley

I was chatting to a friend on the beach yesterday about how, at the start of the second world war in 1939 many children were evacuated from big cities to the country side because it was thought to be safer … Continue reading →

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Retirement sentiments

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Susan Kersley

‘It doesn’t seem such a bad life, being retired,’ said my son glancing through my latest copy of SAGA magazine. There are lots of benefits: free bus travel, fee swimming sessions, reduced train fares and reduced entrance into museums and … Continue reading →

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Finding out what’s hidden and what you really want to do when you retire

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Susan Kersley

Finding out what is going on inside is a challenge. A recent scan showed I have gallstones. Suddenly I find everyone I speak to has either had them or knows someone who has had their gall bladder removed. But it … Continue reading →

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Getting back on track while you prepare to retire

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Susan Kersley

However good your intentions, do you find that sometimes several days go by and you don’t get done what you hoped to get done? I’m like that too, I’ve been away for a few days and it’s always a dilemma … Continue reading →

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Do as I say….

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Susan Kersley

Here I am writing about retirement and wondering how to reach people who are getting ready to retire and find myself wondering if actually I’m going through the transition myself! These past few days I’ve been thinking about when I … Continue reading →

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