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I am so spoiled with a high expectation for my dream forever home. I want the best of all worlds --small town ambiance, rural connections, and big city amenities. Oh, and I don't want to leave CA. 'From the mountains, from the deserts, to the sea'...
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@KayeS262390, Hello, Kaye! Thank you for initiating this conversation. I retired three years ago by choice --I was BORED to the Teeth!!! Anywhoo, my retirement experience is ever evolving. In just three years, so much has changed in my life. The ...
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@pattyecalling Hi, Pattyecalling! Congratulations on your retirement. I am just soooooo thrilled for you!!! I'm so glad you got the message I was trying to share. Thank YOU! I couldn't agree with you more...when you are Blessed with people in your...
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In an April 26, 2018, post, I wrote: ”The retirement fearmongers constantly harp on money, money, money...we ALL know we need to have a FINANCIAL plan in place. The real challenge is planning for the emotional/social realities of a lifestyle differen...
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@KalyanR567384, Hi!, Please know and be forewarned that I am a confirmed practicing optimist. If you can stand the positivity along with my reality check perspectives I've experienced in the last three years, I'd be happy to email you directly.
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I am so spoiled with a high expectation for my dream forever home. I want the best of all worlds --small town ambiance, rural connections, and big city amenities. Oh, and I don't want to leave CA. 'From the mountains, from the deserts, to the sea'...
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@KayeS262390, Hello, Kaye! Thank you for initiating this conversation. I retired three years ago by choice --I was BORED to the Teeth!!! Anywhoo, my retirement experience is ever evolving. In just three years, so much has changed in my life. The ...
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@pattyecalling Hi, Pattyecalling! Congratulations on your retirement. I am just soooooo thrilled for you!!! I'm so glad you got the message I was trying to share. Thank YOU! I couldn't agree with you more...when you are Blessed with people in your...
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In an April 26, 2018, post, I wrote: ”The retirement fearmongers constantly harp on money, money, money...we ALL know we need to have a FINANCIAL plan in place. The real challenge is planning for the emotional/social realities of a lifestyle differen...
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@KalyanR567384, Hi!, Please know and be forewarned that I am a confirmed practicing optimist. If you can stand the positivity along with my reality check perspectives I've experienced in the last three years, I'd be happy to email you directly.
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I am so spoiled with a high expectation for my dream forever home. I want the best of all worlds --small town ambiance, rural connections, and big city amenities. Oh, and I don't want to leave CA. 'From the mountains, from the deserts, to the sea'...
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@KayeS262390, Hello, Kaye! Thank you for initiating this conversation. I retired three years ago by choice --I was BORED to the Teeth!!! Anywhoo, my retirement experience is ever evolving. In just three years, so much has changed in my life. The ...
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@pattyecalling Hi, Pattyecalling! Congratulations on your retirement. I am just soooooo thrilled for you!!! I'm so glad you got the message I was trying to share. Thank YOU! I couldn't agree with you more...when you are Blessed with people in your...
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In an April 26, 2018, post, I wrote: ”The retirement fearmongers constantly harp on money, money, money...we ALL know we need to have a FINANCIAL plan in place. The real challenge is planning for the emotional/social realities of a lifestyle differen...
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@KalyanR567384, Hi!, Please know and be forewarned that I am a confirmed practicing optimist. If you can stand the positivity along with my reality check perspectives I've experienced in the last three years, I'd be happy to email you directly.
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