tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post1102724676501578367..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: 25 piece hand-built pottery project...Rianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-68268463643460137102012-10-21T13:20:30.166-07:002012-10-21T13:20:30.166-07:00I have to agree with you Rian. My time is more imp...I have to agree with you Rian. My time is more important than money. I want to enjoy it as much as I am able.<br />I like your birdhouse project. I made a wind-chime from parts of my old broken wind-chimes. It turned out pretty good.<br />Here are my posts:<br />http://johns-spot112948.blogspot.com/search/label/Wind%20chime<br />John Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185765129472832100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-9442596822004253422012-10-20T05:50:50.031-07:002012-10-20T05:50:50.031-07:00Thanks, NormaThanks, NormaRianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-7207055778527984532012-10-19T18:22:34.840-07:002012-10-19T18:22:34.840-07:00Love the birdhouse.
Joy to you!
NormaLove the birdhouse.<br />Joy to you!<br />NormaNorma from Misty Haven Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528304751819069504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-12324693544726644232012-10-18T18:26:45.478-07:002012-10-18T18:26:45.478-07:00Me too. The studio is on a college campus and ther...Me too. The studio is on a college campus and there are tons of people in and out. If the larger pieces make it from the greenware, oxidation, and reduction carts to the kiln, we are lucky. Then they have to make it 'out of the kiln' in one piece. We shall see. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-73301641112997574142012-10-18T18:23:19.995-07:002012-10-18T18:23:19.995-07:00I'm not sure "easy street" is all it...I'm not sure "easy street" is all its cracked up to be. Look for "happy street".Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-47131847524837254822012-10-18T18:01:18.132-07:002012-10-18T18:01:18.132-07:00I think as we age we grow a little wiser and take ...I think as we age we grow a little wiser and take it one day at a time. I for one am like you in many ways...I enjoy the simple things and truly enjoy my freedom and time. Your pottery project looks complicated...I look forward to seeing the finished piece.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615619898193867797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-28270453207363490182012-10-18T16:25:59.391-07:002012-10-18T16:25:59.391-07:00Mr. Sweet and I are on Social Sec., medicare, and ...Mr. Sweet and I are on Social Sec., medicare, and supp. insurance..we barely have enuf to make ends meet any more.<br />All my life, I was taught "work and pay for a home", then you will be on easy street. I guess we are lost because we have NEVER found Easy Street.....:)bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-59196136329273462442012-10-18T16:00:20.132-07:002012-10-18T16:00:20.132-07:00Yes, I know this is true. I too am the youngest. M...Yes, I know this is true. I too am the youngest. My mom made it to her 94th birthday and lived 26 years past my dad. She moved in with us when she was 80 and we were happy to share our home with her. DH and I hope to continue to live in our own house(with assistance if necessary), but we do carry long term care insurance to help ease the burden. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-69560630388152568542012-10-18T15:42:04.136-07:002012-10-18T15:42:04.136-07:00Oh, yes - and most important:
I LOVE your birdhou...Oh, yes - and most important:<br /><br />I LOVE your birdhouse. Can't wait to see it finished and fired.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077677066902349111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-18739367194492130722012-10-18T15:41:36.140-07:002012-10-18T15:41:36.140-07:00My parents did not plan to live as long as they ha...My parents did not plan to live as long as they have, and I am the youngest of a great many children. I help to financially support my parents now - which is not a burden and allows them some independence to live in their own home with in-home medical assistance. As a child helping to support parents who deserve every moment of their retirement (my father is a retired AF officer who served 22 years and was in both Korea and Vietnam. He went on to work an additional 30 years as a truck driver post-retirement and worked until he was 70) - your children and grandchildren can also provide some peace of mind for financial security in retirement. :)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077677066902349111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-3307017002392940082012-10-18T13:56:33.150-07:002012-10-18T13:56:33.150-07:00I couldn't say about 'luckier' since I...I couldn't say about 'luckier' since I'm not familiar with all the 'ins and outs' concerned. But with Medicare, we basically pay about $100 a month to have about 80% of our medical bills paid. Not bad as far as I'm concerned (and that's without a supplement plan). <br />But you are right about the 'going back to work decision'. It would be a difficult one.<br /><br /> Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-64463379169462705942012-10-18T12:19:05.269-07:002012-10-18T12:19:05.269-07:00Love your bird house ...what a great project ...ca...Love your bird house ...what a great project ...cant wait to see it fired.<br />Love your over view of retirement...I think we are luckier on this side of the pond than you ...health care is free and we all get a state pension ...plus what we might have put in to when we worked. Would I work again if the going got hard? ....no way....I'd rather live on the cheapest of foods and wrap up in blankets for warmth.<br /> I feel sorry for the next generation who are being told they will have to work 'til 70 before they get any pension rewards.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177505346903016669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-73309546049125636202012-10-18T11:59:20.165-07:002012-10-18T11:59:20.165-07:00I will definitely try to get pics Monday.
As for ...I will definitely try to get pics Monday. <br />As for saving, well... we do what we can. But four kids are also an investment in the future!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-79251529254249067922012-10-18T11:57:10.107-07:002012-10-18T11:57:10.107-07:00You are so right, Rosaria. The process of creating...You are so right, Rosaria. The process of creating definitely brings joy.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-71550395706305920312012-10-18T09:57:55.448-07:002012-10-18T09:57:55.448-07:00What a great project! I would love to see the othe...What a great project! I would love to see the others if you get a chance :)<br /><br />We live from monthly check to monthly check, my hubby and I. With four kids when we were a young family, we just never seemed to save anything for retirement. Oh well...that's life.<br /><br />JanJFMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021461504951465311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-27882704667785302612012-10-18T08:46:49.306-07:002012-10-18T08:46:49.306-07:00Ah, yes!~
Finding new things to do, trying our han...Ah, yes!~<br />Finding new things to do, trying our hands at new arts, new endeavors will bring joy, and companionship, and a sense of new accomplishment.<br /><br />Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-64970335796955322832012-10-18T05:48:17.228-07:002012-10-18T05:48:17.228-07:00"What are you *saving* it for?" Well, I ..."What are you *saving* it for?" Well, I guess my answer is, for peace of mind.<br /><br />I would never underestimate 'peace of mind'. I'm sure many of us have spent sleepless nights due to financial, emotional, medical, or kid-related problems. So peace of mind is high on my list of prioriities. <br /><br />But this is not to say that you shouldn't 'treat' yourself or your loved ones occasionally...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-75926029690671949222012-10-18T05:39:48.730-07:002012-10-18T05:39:48.730-07:00Oh and....... Why have we have come to be a socie...Oh and....... Why have we have come to be a society, which thinks we have a right to "live-high-on-the-hog", our entire lifetime??? <br /><br />Remember working our way up??? <br /><br />Remember not needing to keep-up-with-the-Jonse's????<br /><br />Remember doing with what we had???<br /><br />Remember not looking to the government to do everything for us???<br /><br />Where did those attitudes go????????????????????????????? -sigh- <br /><br />"Auntie"Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-32174597006721907222012-10-18T05:38:09.643-07:002012-10-18T05:38:09.643-07:00Congratulations on your accomplishment! Again, I ...Congratulations on your accomplishment! Again, I bow to another Dear Reader in Blog Land, who is so able to do forms of crafting. <br /><br />Yes Ma'am, live within our means. And it really helps (I think) if one was wise enough, to have done this, in all our years. We did. It isn't like a wrench in life style. <br /><br />I too worry about having enough, in case of a health emergency. We have insurance. I mean, I can't see *blowing* saved money, in case it may be necessary, in the future. But this view can be controversial too. It brings up the question of; "What are you *saving* it for?" Well, I guess my answer is, for peace of mind.<br /><br />Great topic. Thank you for introducing it. I will have to make sure I read all your comments. Ideas. We can never have too many of them. :-)<br /><br />"Auntie"<br /><br />Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-17419406632217148122012-10-18T05:31:05.758-07:002012-10-18T05:31:05.758-07:00They will... and you are there to help them do tha...They will... and you are there to help them do that.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-59250822259855825912012-10-18T05:29:53.869-07:002012-10-18T05:29:53.869-07:00Djan, I think you've got it covered. From read...Djan, I think you've got it covered. From reading your blog and seeing your photos, I can tell that you are into a happy retirement. BTW, I just finished reading "Cutting for Stone".<br /><br />Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-60209723174367509652012-10-18T05:18:35.237-07:002012-10-18T05:18:35.237-07:00I love the fact that 'my time is mine to do wi...I love the fact that 'my time is mine to do with as I like' part of retirement. We don't have as much money as we thought we would, but we can't miss what we never had. We really enjoy the life we have now. My one worry is for my children, but in the end I trust that they will find a way.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-38200582585053293832012-10-17T19:04:07.211-07:002012-10-17T19:04:07.211-07:00I am also trying to spend my limited funds in reti...I am also trying to spend my limited funds in retirement to make the best of it. No traveling around the world either, but I am happy, content, and I've got the entire Blogosphere to keep me engaged! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com