A group of people who run the Online MBA website often develop awards for various things. This past week they decided to name the Top 25 Retirement Blogs and they added Joyfully Retired to the list. As we used to say back in the 1950s, “Cool!”
The other 24 blogs on the list are written by ordinary people like me. Several talk about financing your retirement. One person has gorgeous photos. There’s one that talks primarily about wine. I didn’t see anyone else who talks mostly about the books she reads. If you are interested in reading the other blogs, here is the list: Top 25 Retirement Blogs.
I don’t actually consider myself a retirement blogger. I don’t talk much about the benefits of retirement or try tell people where to retire or how much money they need. But there is one thing that I hope comes across in my blog:
It is an absolute pleasure, after decades of work, to get up whenever I feel like it and say, “What do I feel like doing today?” If the answer is nothing, that’s okay. If the answer is to travel to some new place, that’s okay too. If the answer is to sit in a special chair (or in bed) and read, that’s really okay. No one is telling me what or when to do anything. It’s such a joy.
I honestly hope you have the ability to experience this special time in your life. Thanks to the people at the Online MBA website for their vote of confidence.
This is soooo grand~ I’m happy for you. Enjoy it while I continue to enjoy your blog.
Wow — this really is cool! I’m so glad you got this recognition. Your blog is on my must-read list and I always find something interesting to read here. I love your variety of posts and your thoughtful writing. Congratulations!
Congratulations, Margot!! I love your blog, too. From books, to food, to travel, there’s always something happening here! BTW, my hold for The United Cakes of America arrived yesterday. So many recipes to try. My oven broke last week, and I sure hope the part comes soon!
How exciting!! Of course, I’ve always known how great your blog is, but it is nice that you received from national recognition
Congratulations on such a well-deserved award!
Congratulations, Margot! No one deserves it more. Your blog is a highlight of my reading journey. I always enjoy what you have to say.
“back in the fifties”??? I still say “cool”! Lol, and this award is really cool – your wonderful blog so deserves it! Now off to check out the other blogs on the list.
Yay! Congratulations!
Congratulations! The award is certainly well deserved!!
Hooray for you! You deserve it, Margot. Since my husband is still in business I can’t quite relate to all of the benefits, but I do pretty well.
That is so cool! Congrats!
Woo Hoo! That’s great, Margot
You totally deserve the recognition.
Congratualtions! What an honor! Keep up the good work.
Oh I always think of you as the retired lady livin’ the dream – wandering the country in her RV to any place that strikes her fancy. And carrying me vicariously along for the ride. You talk about the most important parts of retirement – enjoying life. Congrats on being recognized for it :0)
This is awesome mom! Congratulations!! And I was so please to hear about the substantial sum of cash that accompanied the recognition, I know you’ll invest it well.
Margot — you truly deserve this honor! Your joy in life shines in every post. I love your paragraph about your blog’s purpose == and what retirement should be. Congrats — couldn’t happen to a better blogger.
Congratulations, Margot. How nice!
I love your blog, so I’m thrilled you received this award!
Very cool…I love your blog and this is great!
Good for you!! Your blog makes me look forward to retirement…
You’re always #1 in my top sites.
Congrats to you Margot!! Retirement blog or not, I enjoy your posts. Your personality really shines through.
Oh my stars!!! You are famous!! Congrats on your award…this is awesome!! I know you enjoy your blogging but, I also know you put in extra time and effort and this award makes it “sweet”. I am proud and excited for you!! Bunches of love, Kaye