Retire to Enjoy: Special Resources

Retirement Stories

Are you on the fence about retirement? Not sure you’re ready to embrace that phase of life?

Or perhaps you are already retired and realize there is more to retirement than the office party upon leaving work. You have discovered that retirement calls us to redefine, renew, and rejoice in who we are in some of life’s richest moments.

For inspiration along the way nothing is better than learning from the experiences of others.

Greg Butler was a successful executive with a food and beverage company until he retired in 2007. Upon retirement, this highly dedicated executive became a highly satisfied retirement coach helping others on a similar journey.

Greg’s new life is inspiring in and of itself, but that’s not all. He has published the stories of many of his fellow travelers on his remarkable Website www.retirement-stories.com. As you click on that link, be prepared to come away with encouragement, invigorating ideas, and a glimpse of the new you.

California Dreamin': Retire in North San Diego County

California comes out a champion. The state stretches “down the middle of the world" with the magnificent flavor of a wonderful peach, to paraphrase poet John McGroarty.

Of course, the climate helps. Golden State climate has brought such smiles to millions of minds over the years. What with moderate summer temperatures along the southern coast ... and a northern California that experiences generally cooler summers ... and Pacific influences that help Californians winter o-o-oh so very well.

To find out what a California retirement is really like, dream, dream, “drea-ea-ea-ea-m.” Then, delve ... delve ... delve. Subscribe to magazines like Southern California Senior Life and visit compelling Web sites like Retire in North San Diego County at www.retirensdc.com.

Visit California vicariously through magazines and online links. But don't just go-a California dreamin' …. Hit the Road! The Road is easy.