522 How Little It Takes

Retirement offers us a chance to consider life more closely than when we are busy with work. One thing most of us find that it takes a little less to make us happy. We can jettison lots of ideas and stuff. Happiness doesn’t come from just having more.

Share:

More Posts

bangkok-for-beginners-|-sixty-and-me

Bangkok For Beginners | Sixty And Me

It had always been a dream of mine to visit the islands of southern Thailand, and I was so happy that I was finally able to do so a couple of weeks ago. I traveled to the south of Thailand with a friend who had to be back after two

Read More »
poem:-sneaky-paths-to-self-love- -|-sixty-and-me

POEM: Sneaky Paths To Self-Love   | Sixty And Me

When you pass by a mirror, pause there for a beat.Say, “Hello, lovely human!” to the face that you meet.It may feel quite silly. You’ll laugh at the view.But this life is unfolding and happ’ning to you. Here are nine pathways to self-love . . . try them today.They’re sneaky

Read More »
when-overwhelm-hits,-switch-to-underwhelm-|-sixty-and-me

When Overwhelm Hits, Switch To Underwhelm | Sixty And Me

I am a full-time caregiver for my husband with Parkinson’s. Some days and weeks are relatively easy. Other times it’s being up every couple of hours during the night and constantly on call during the day. When the 24/7 periods hit, I become a different person. Tired, grumpy, listless, discouraged,

Read More »
the-machine-didn't-plant-the-seed-|-sixty-and-me

The Machine Didn't Plant The Seed | Sixty And Me

There is something bothering me about the conversation we’re having around artificial intelligence. We’re giving the machine too much credit. Sometimes we’re giving it credit for what’s good. Sometimes we’re blaming it for what’s bad. Either way, we’re forgetting about the person sitting in front of it. I’ve been writing

Read More »

Send Us A Message