Community Voices

No matter where we look, when the subject is retirement, it is likely represented by happy, attractive people enjoying this period of life to the fullest! Whether on the pickleball court, in chairs side-by-side staring contentedly at the gorgeous sunset or happily interacting with perfect grandchildren, it all looks divine! The trouble is that is rarely the reality. Retirement is about both endings and beginnings, loss and gain, self-discovery as well as just being more of who you’ve...

Ah Retirement! That golden age filled with porch swings, leisurely mornings stretching into days on end. When you are working long hours and sacrificing family and personal time, that carrot dangling in your future is mighty attractive. If you are of, or nearing retirement age, you are of the generation that was fed that gauzy future. You bought the line “work hard for 40 + years, then you can have fun!” And you have likely noticed that the younger generations see it quite differently. ...

The Loveland Daily is committed to the ideas and concerns of our readers. Loveland is not defined by a single viewpoint, our diversity of opinions makes us think, reflect and gain strength in our own beliefs. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of The Loveland Daily or our sponsors. I am a long time/47 year resident of Loveland living on Riverside Drive. Until recently I enjoyed a quiet life on the Little Miami. In recent years that has changed due to excessive...