Jean Marie Johnson

  If you think that the 600 or so words that follow couldn’t possibly apply to you, consider this: For most of my life I have been a bona fide,

There are many good reasons for getting and staying busy in retirement, from: health to emotional well-being, to enjoying life on our own terms, or to increasing longevity. A “busy”

Mom, why are you doing that? Doing what? Wiping down the counter. We’re not at home. I know that, Sweetie. I’m wiping it down for that lady who’s waiting to

For the past four autumns, I included “Organize old photos” on my Winter To-Do List. Well, I will be writing the same thing on this fall’s hopeful list. When we

I have always enjoyed my own company. Don’t get me wrong, I have spent plenty of rollicking good times with friends, neighbors, and co-workers, and enjoyed many casual chats with

A recent study found that 83% of retirees want to engage in activities that promote health and well-being. These folks are definitely on the right track because an active lifestyle

My bad. My mistake. That one’s on me. I blew it. I really screwed up. I was wrong. Be honest: how often do you have thoughts like these? How often

“We used to be so close. What happened?” “We’ve never been close. Is it too late?” “I wish we were closer.” “I want to forget the past and move forward.”

It all started when our co-worker, “A” was about to turn 65. The ever clever and wonderfully creative “E” took it upon herself to launch a surprise. The clandestine email