For more than 40 years, Carmel-by-the-sea has been part of our family’s story. Multiple generations have returned to the same beaches, restaurants and routines, creating the kind of memories that become family lore. There’s real comfort in revisiting a place that holds so much of your history.
But one of the lessons of positive aging is that nostalgia and curiosity don’t have to compete. As we grow older, we can honor our traditions while still making room for new experiences. So after four decades of Carmel, we’re heading to Michigan this summer, not because we’re done with honoring traditions, but because we’re still interested in creating new ones.
I think i responded to your post but i do not see it. My thoughts—are thank you for your thoughts. I find that the more people i speak with about “retirement” the more i am learning about what people are doing. Each of us has the opportunity now to build the type of next chapter we want to do. Few conversations are about financial planning. Most are about life planning. And few people can step back and like an anthropologist understand what is happening. You certainly have and i enjoy your comments. Keep them coming. Thank you
Webb, I love your comments, and share your feelings about memories and rituals. Each year I feel like I go to Nantucket so I can be Peter Pan and live in Never, Never Land--and I don't have to grow up. The island changes but seems to stay the same. The family grows up and we grow up too. Yet it is something sacred in our lives that give it meaning. Thank you for your thoughts.
Most welcome Joyful Lori. You have taught us so much about the feelings of joy. And we smile as we share our days with those we love. As I know you do as well.
For more than 40 years, Carmel-by-the-sea has been part of our family’s story. Multiple generations have returned to the same beaches, restaurants and routines, creating the kind of memories that become family lore. There’s real comfort in revisiting a place that holds so much of your history.
But one of the lessons of positive aging is that nostalgia and curiosity don’t have to compete. As we grow older, we can honor our traditions while still making room for new experiences. So after four decades of Carmel, we’re heading to Michigan this summer, not because we’re done with honoring traditions, but because we’re still interested in creating new ones.
I think i responded to your post but i do not see it. My thoughts—are thank you for your thoughts. I find that the more people i speak with about “retirement” the more i am learning about what people are doing. Each of us has the opportunity now to build the type of next chapter we want to do. Few conversations are about financial planning. Most are about life planning. And few people can step back and like an anthropologist understand what is happening. You certainly have and i enjoy your comments. Keep them coming. Thank you
There is so much JOY in the sheer appreciation you’ve uncovered. I love this Andi. Thank you.
Webb, I love your comments, and share your feelings about memories and rituals. Each year I feel like I go to Nantucket so I can be Peter Pan and live in Never, Never Land--and I don't have to grow up. The island changes but seems to stay the same. The family grows up and we grow up too. Yet it is something sacred in our lives that give it meaning. Thank you for your thoughts.
Most welcome Joyful Lori. You have taught us so much about the feelings of joy. And we smile as we share our days with those we love. As I know you do as well.