Journey onwards

These past few days all talk around me has centred around “life after retirement,” the “next phase of your life” and the “journey ahead.”  Every single one of these interactions has been special and the sentiments expressed, heart-warming. Moving forward to break away from a lifestyle of over four decades, it is only natural for nostalgia …

Musicians don't retire

Most people go through life focused on retirement as the culmination of all their life’s work, the ultimate destination.  “When I retire” and the so called post-retirement “bucket list” of all the things that we will finally be able to do, are our prime motivators.  We are prepared to put up with everything to get …

Autumn years

Autumn, or the fall in Canada is my favourite time of the year. It is a wondrous sight to watch nature at play as trees come alive in a riot of colours, each emblazoned by and reflective of the unique moods and hues of light from the rising of the sun until it sets.  It …