tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post769573525585050243..comments2024-03-18T17:51:37.305-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Learning from the Not-So-Retiring RetireesJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-84660611905592021742013-10-22T20:35:25.492-04:002013-10-22T20:35:25.492-04:00Before I forget, I have to start off by saying how...Before I forget, I have to start off by saying how well your friend Fran has aged! I never would have guessed she was in her 90s! <br /><br />I am glad you have some veteran retirees to show you the ropes and offer up advice. I am just so happy that you were able to retire and can enjoy these 'golden years'. You have so many hobbies and interests, I know you will really do well with the retired life!!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-66630693529800236222013-10-14T15:36:28.474-04:002013-10-14T15:36:28.474-04:00Celebrate! Great photos and great times. I love ...Celebrate! Great photos and great times. I love Otsego Lake, too:) You were born for retirement, I think. Well done!Sandy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05003099025600945272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-47974139360613801692013-10-12T00:07:17.530-04:002013-10-12T00:07:17.530-04:00Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I loved this. Y...Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I loved this. You are really starting off on the right foot. I can't imagine all you will see and do. How exciting.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-23400962687325274842013-10-11T23:30:28.376-04:002013-10-11T23:30:28.376-04:00What a great post! I love the art week idea... art...What a great post! I love the art week idea... art with friends... and the images of your mom in childhood brings back memories of my mom and her childhood on the lake. Hope we can get together and make some art sometime in the nearer future!!! <br />ps supposedly I am retired too. LOL! <br />liza myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699886448647240361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-39031166416516064932013-10-11T18:27:57.158-04:002013-10-11T18:27:57.158-04:00Jeanie, I can tell you won't be sitting still ...Jeanie, I can tell you won't be sitting still for long!<br />All your friends so keen to pass on what makes their retirement enjoyable and worthwhile.<br />Fran is amazing - she looks nothing like her age, beautiful skin and hair too - we can all aspire to be like Fran and embrace life as she has done even when her contemporaries have gone.<br /><br />The beautiful imprint on the sand of the bird's web foot - you can replicate that in a journal page!<br /><br />A beautiful post Jeanie filled to the brim with inspiration.<br /><br />hugs<br />Shane<br />Shane Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674612132049839026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-88216528543659729532013-10-10T15:55:18.706-04:002013-10-10T15:55:18.706-04:00Looks like a magnificent spot to get creative - es...Looks like a magnificent spot to get creative - especially with friends.The Artful Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039109515963974739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-47492286637618506102013-10-10T07:05:53.040-04:002013-10-10T07:05:53.040-04:00Oh, how I love this post. It's beautiful in wo...Oh, how I love this post. It's beautiful in words and photos. So optimistic and lots of great advice. Fran is something. Those ninety somethings are great for mining for advice. They know how to get along in life. The photo of her and your mother back in the day is wonderful.<br /><br />I loved this... "rediscovering a part of yourself that had little time to develop as you'd like" That is absolutely right. You'll have the time to pursue those things you never had time for before... but I must say the time does fly... especially when you're having fun.<br /><br />All the best to you in your retirement and your newfound time. Time is precious. Bella Rumhttp://culdesacchronicles.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-20439293910641175182013-10-09T16:40:44.080-04:002013-10-09T16:40:44.080-04:00Great post . Being active and enjoying life with a...Great post . Being active and enjoying life with art, friends and good times ...wonderful really !Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507537074005136610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-33223181148939090672013-10-09T16:15:59.342-04:002013-10-09T16:15:59.342-04:00What an inspiring post, my dear....How lovely that...What an inspiring post, my dear....How lovely that all of these people have found such great creative outlets in their retirement....it sounds like this was a very meaningful trip for you, in every way.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-64368476780297179762013-10-09T08:26:31.921-04:002013-10-09T08:26:31.921-04:00Retirement is so far away for me, that I can't...Retirement is so far away for me, that I can't even imagine it! I think that looking how others are doing it successfully is a good idea. I love that you surround yourself by creative people - I think I would do the same :) xoLTravel With Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646026064261601469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-40984638980826082352013-10-09T01:48:27.761-04:002013-10-09T01:48:27.761-04:00This is an inspiring post, Jeannie. So glad you...This is an inspiring post, Jeannie. So glad you're enjoying your retirement and have time to visit and do art and everything else that you didn't find time to while working. The best is yet to come. ;)<br />On another note, I came upon a site tonight about the recent episode of Downton Abbey S4. It warns about spoiler, but I was too curious so I read it. OMG... do you know what happens, umm... to Anna? I won't spoil it for you, or your readers here. Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-76989192450956319922013-10-08T22:25:20.302-04:002013-10-08T22:25:20.302-04:00I just love, love, love this post. How wonderful ...I just love, love, love this post. How wonderful to have these sage friends to guide you into retirement. How wonderful to be able to chat with your mother's friend. And for sure only one thing on the calendar a day because you want flexibility and time to play. It took me about a year to adjusts, so relax and just enjoy the ride. Love too that you have art camp. How I wish I could do that with you.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-65624587533766944272013-10-07T22:23:43.078-04:002013-10-07T22:23:43.078-04:00What a great time you had! Honestly.... you'll...What a great time you had! Honestly.... you'll be busier than ever!!!Linda Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863170045475603030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-66588741463635763842013-10-07T22:02:17.337-04:002013-10-07T22:02:17.337-04:00Oh, I love that you have an annual art retreat. A...Oh, I love that you have an annual art retreat. And that you aren't retiring after you retire. Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-88122670670890582092013-10-07T21:31:29.154-04:002013-10-07T21:31:29.154-04:00As someone who is a couple of years into my "...As someone who is a couple of years into my "retirement" (although I've spent a good chunk of that time doing work of one type or another), I really appreciated this post on what you learned from your retired friends. I agree with so much of what they said, especially meet new people, have friends of all ages, don't over-schedule yourself, and most of all, do what you enjoy. Thanks for a wise and helpful post, Jeanie.<br /><br />Pat K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-3618097934934903802013-10-07T20:35:59.685-04:002013-10-07T20:35:59.685-04:00Hi Jeanie! Oh, what amazing women to look up to an...Hi Jeanie! Oh, what amazing women to look up to and learn from. I know you'll have a wonderful retirement. You are very talented and stretching is good! I've tried to stretch to grow taller, didn't work! :)<br />Thank you for your sweetness to me.<br />Shelia :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-1614304507341733782013-10-07T14:09:03.293-04:002013-10-07T14:09:03.293-04:00what a beautiful bouquet of friends, Jeanie!
true...what a beautiful bouquet of friends, Jeanie!<br />true riches:)<br />glad for you and for all the creativity you all get to share.<br />thanks, all of you, for choosing<br />to re-fire instead of just retire.<br />bravo, bravehearts:)<br />-JenniferJennifer Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305032927925322733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-12317325589053320172013-10-07T09:00:11.027-04:002013-10-07T09:00:11.027-04:00This post touched my heart! Your words were beauti...This post touched my heart! Your words were beautiful and the friends that you shared seem wonderful.<br /><br />Wishing you all the blessings retirement has to offer!!<br /><br />xoThe Old Parsonagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565689282935790616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-38976506952683698542013-10-07T08:04:20.105-04:002013-10-07T08:04:20.105-04:00Only one teeny-tiny cautionary note, here. I have ...Only one teeny-tiny cautionary note, here. I have a friend who retired about a year and a half ago. Maybe two. The weather's turned, and I gave her a call, wondering if she'd like to make a trip with me. She really, really, REALLY wanted to - but she has these meetings, you know? And she's on this board. And she promised she would help with this and that, and....and....<br /><br />Not only that, I have a cousin who retired from an upper level administrative position two years ago. One of the first things she was going to do was come down for a visit. I've yet to see her - she started volunteering at the church, and now she's so important to the functioning there she can't get away. ;)<br /><br />It's the rebound effect in the employment arena. Just like there can be a huge temptation to fill up the space that's left after a breakup, divorce or death, there's a huge space after retirement. Pace yourself - and let the space itself reveal what you want to do!<br /><br />Thus endeth the advice for the morning. What do I know? I have to get out the door and go to work!shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-24692656451872191552013-10-07T06:42:22.603-04:002013-10-07T06:42:22.603-04:00LOVE your art retreat, Jeanie! And such wonderful ...LOVE your art retreat, Jeanie! And such wonderful friends to meet and be with and explore art & life together... That's a great way to kick off retirement! "Spirit Dolls"...can you share more about Julie's Spirit Dolls? I'm intrigued! Thank you for sharing these moments, lovely souls and guidelines for living. :o) ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-43317955960650701002013-10-06T17:14:41.388-04:002013-10-06T17:14:41.388-04:00A wonderful post! How wonderful that you have all...A wonderful post! How wonderful that you have all these special people in your life!<br />- cousin BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-78928624961273555472013-10-06T17:04:18.555-04:002013-10-06T17:04:18.555-04:00I love all the information about your "resear...I love all the information about your "research" subjects. It looks like you learned a lot from them and also had lots of fun. Before we know it you will be writing a book on retirement and illustrating it yourself.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-24581395137710495582013-10-06T13:53:12.412-04:002013-10-06T13:53:12.412-04:00It sounds to me like you've got it all figured...It sounds to me like you've got it all figured out. :-) <br /><br />Enjoy the things you've always enjoyed (a bit more, now that you have more time for them), and try new things (maybe something you've been meaning to try? or maybe something you'd never thought of learning about, but the opportunity presents itself...). Sprinkle in some of those things you know you "should do" -- for me, this included "get more exercise" (I started taking yoga).<br /><br />I can never understand it, when people tell me they are bored. There are SO many things to investigate and learn more about! I know you will. :-)<br /><br />ps -- coffee? Another hot beverage -- they have really good hot cider.... And maybe a pastry? You'd enjoy seeing how Zingerman's has grown and changed, I bet. I'm pretty much wide open, schedule wise. My online classes don't care when they get done. :-) There's a cute new gift store across the street from Z's that I haven't investigated, and of course Hollanders is right near by...... Farmers' market on Wednesday, so there's less nearby parking on Wed. (The market stall places are parking places, the rest of the time, right next to the Kerrytown buildings which house Hollander's -- and a lot of other shops.)<br />I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-78930780468374398462013-10-06T13:32:42.592-04:002013-10-06T13:32:42.592-04:00What a great way to kick off this next phase of li...What a great way to kick off this next phase of life -- a fantastic summoning of creative energy! Here's to good times with wonderful people, always!annohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-30124557225410145982013-10-06T13:29:03.962-04:002013-10-06T13:29:03.962-04:00It's wonderful to see how you are not only ope...It's wonderful to see how you are not only opening new doors, but finding new doors that look as though they should be opened, Jeanie!<br />Your photos are lovely. I am always envious of people who can be as artistically creative as Kate. <br /><br />Have a lovely week!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com