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Muscle Fatigue and Soreness
I suppose that I have been pushing a bit hard lately. My goal was simply to start walking 10,000 steps per day. I have completed this successfully for the last 22 days, but last week I had peak days. Some over 19,000 steps and others just over 16,000 steps. Along with the walking I have… Continue reading
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Fitbit for Retirement
Oh Yea, fitbit is the perfect fitness accessory for us retired folks. I have tried the I-watch in the past and it just found it too large and clumsy on my wrist. Now that I am retired and have the freedom to take a nice walk whenever I want I am finding that my fitbit… Continue reading
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Saturday Morning Farmer’s Market
One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday morning is a visit to the local Farmers Market. I took the opportunity this morning to visit two of them in my area. The one is called Rice’s Market.For over 150 years, Rice’s Market has been a New Hope community staple. It is 30 acres… Continue reading
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“Minimalist Gift-Giving: Experts Share Tips and Insights in Panel Discussion”
Originally posted on Less is Laura: Minimalist Gift-giving: A Panel Discussion The holiday season is often associated with gift-giving, but for those who practice minimalism and decluttering, it can be challenging to find meaningful gifts that align with their values. In this panel discussion, we have invited three minimalist experts to share their insights on… Continue reading
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Bowling
Yesterday I went bowling for the first time in a long time. A few new friends in the neighborhood invited me to go bowling as they are anticipating their league starting in September and wanted me to be ready to join. My personal history of bowling started when I was just 8 years old and… Continue reading
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Acclimation is a slow transition
I am quickly learning that like most changes in our lives it is a challenge to acclimate to those changes, but with repetition we soon adapt. Most changes are small while others can be life changing. Retirement is one of those that is truly life changing and it takes the brain much longer to understand… Continue reading
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No Such Farm
As I love farm fresh natural foods it was obvious to me that I would have to start scouting out some farmers markets in my area. After talking with one of my neighbors I discovered a treasure of a small market. Just minutes from my home exist a small indoor market called, “No Such Farm”.… Continue reading
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Weeding the Gardens
When I purchased this retirement home I was left with a nightmare of unkept gardens. Some of the neighbors told me that the previous owner really didn’t do to much as far as upkeep and maintenance. It may be one of the reasons that it was so affordable. So I have been working diligently down… Continue reading
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One Product for many jobs
I have found that the ways to reduce space in the bathroom is to simply use one product for everything. I use a 3 in 1 soap which serves as body soap, shampoo, shaving gel and hand washing. Not only is it more convenient it is also much more affordable than purchasing these items separate… Continue reading
About Me
Recently retired and journaling about all my thoughts and experiences of living a simple retirement.
Simply Retired 