Retirement and downsizing aren’t about “giving up” your treasures; they are about finally trading the heavy anchor of a five-bedroom mortgage for a set of sails. In our earlier chapters, we were all professional collectors, chasing the “more” we thought defined us—the formal dining sets rarely used and the boxes of “just-in-case” gadgets gathering dust in the garage. But as the pace slows, you realize that your identity isn’t stored in a basement; it’s carried in your experiences. Moving into a smaller, intentional space is a soulful exhale. It’s the quiet joy of owning only the chair that fits your back, the books you actually reread, and the time to watch a sunset without thinking about the lawn that needs mowing. By shedding the weight of what we once chased, we make room for what we actually need: presence, simplicity, and the profound freedom of a life that is finally light enough to fly.
Part 9 – Fidelity Boston to Fidelity Merrimack, New Hampshire
Fidelity Boston to Fidelity Merrimack, New Hampshire I spent two years working at Fidelity in Boston, and it turned out to be a great experience. At first, I was concerned about the long commute, city traffic, and having to wear a suit every day. Things improved when the company switched to business casual, but it…
Easter Special – The Revised 10 Commandments. Moses, Pharaoh, and Trump
The Exodus: A Very Tremendous Negotiation Our story takes place in the desert just after Pharaoh’s soldiers dumped Moses into the wasteland. Moses is seen staggering through the dunes, swatting at sand fleas and cursing the heat. It’s humiliating; he doesn’t even have his traditional Brazilian Havaianas, just some cheap, Egyptian-imitation flip-flops that are giving…
New Hampshire Memories
I left New Hampshire 14 years ago this August. I loved growing up there, and while I would never move back, I find that the place never really leaves you. It is part of me, waiting for a quiet moment to resurface. And when it does, it always brings me back to a much simpler…
It Is Just A Job – Keep Perspective
The Business Contract: Career and Retirement Advice I’m writing to share the career and retirement advice I gave my three adult children and anyone else interested, based on my own experiences transitioning to retirement. I also want to address issues discussed in psychology articles about handling career changes and retirement challenges, and I’ll do so…
The Descent To The Dark Side
It was getting late, and loneliness was setting in. Memories of past warmth and comfort made him crave that scent, longing for the embrace he so often sought to banish feelings of emptiness. Those desires, driven by his need for connection, needed to be filled. Should he go it alone at home in an empty…
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