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Getting Ready

What Does Retired Actually Mean to Me?

Does retirement mean stopping work altogether—or having more choice in how I spend my days? I’m exploring what full retirement, selective work, and programming projects could look like, with one goal in mind: more time for Patti, family, travel, and life beyond earning a paycheck.

September 27, 2026

Getting Ready

Why I’m Starting Diary of a Retiree

What happens when one of the oldest Gen Xers approaches retirement without having every answer?

September 20, 2026

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