I’m a former Human Resource professional. Former meaning I’m RETIRED!!! I’ve successfully put those 60 to 80 hour work-weeks behind me.
My husband and I sold our house, put stuff in storage, bought an RV, and set off to travel North America. We’ve traveled all over the western half of the U.S., part of Canada on our way to Alaska, and dipped over the border into Mexico. There is so much more to see.
I also love food, books, people, knitting, games, music, movies and writing about it all. For past writings on these subjects see my Book List page, my CHALLENGES page and my FOOD TALK page.
My family is an important part of my life. I have a son, Christopher, living in Northern California with his life-partner, Genevieve. My daughter, Candice, lives in Oregon with her husband, Mark, and our two beautiful and brilliant granddaughters, Q and Lou. Our youngest daughter, Cerrin, lives in Southern Indiana. I post about them from time to time.
I hope you’ll visit me on a regular basis. Join in the conversation by commenting on posts or sending me an email at joyfullyretired AT gmail DOT com. Thanks for stopping by. You’re always welcome.
Hi!
Loved reading about you. I am having the book issue. My husband and I have “tons” of books.
I have passed some on…but…I have replaced some with new ones. Gotta quit that!! I do have the library close by and can order books online.
So, now I do that most of the time. I’m tenth in line for a new one! I will wait.
Have fun being a retiree. I am!
Betty
Wyandotte ’59
I just retired too! Curious where the photo on your header was taken – it looks like the Pacific Northwest – ?
Hi there — I like this blog. Your picture reminds me lot of my mother, but I suspect you’regetting a LOT more reading done than she does.
I’m a reporter working for one of the bigger magazines on a story about the financial lifecycle. You seem like one of the happiest retirees I’ve come across. Would you like to participate? It’s pretty basic and we can provide a bit of free financial advice as a reward. Thanks…
Margot, I tried to comment on your “What’s on My Nightstand?” post and couldn’t get the comment form to come up. I’m not sure if it’s me or if it’s your blog, so I thought I’d let you know.
Hi Margot. Remember me! My broher, Jim, told me about your blog. I am very new to this. Great to read. I will find out what you have been up to.
Hi Margot,
You’ve been awarded the Sisterhood Award. Stop by my blog for the details!
Congratulations and thanks for all your hard work!
Kelly
The Novel Bookworm
Is that your van in the left hand column? Looks big and roomy.
So enjoyed the blog and the teaser regarding Agatha and good old Perot. Now and then I do read something other than the students’ Homework. Just finished a S is for Silence…because Don is in Texas.
Hi Margot! I found you on Twitter. My husband and I are about to retire and we can hardly make it to the day when I am finally free. And that may be in as little as 6 months from now, if we decide we can retire just a little poorer. We will see. At any rate, I love your blog. I’ll keep checking in!
I just found your blog and I love it – especially due to the Agatha Christie centered posts
Just thought I’d drop by to say you have one more keen follower 
I just discovered your blog via Vibtant Nation and it’s great! I am not as eloquent as you and the women in Vibrant Nation but I possess great common sense and drive. I tried to create a website on my own but I do not have the patience. I do have a business page in Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/advertising/?pages#!/pages/Elisas-Custom-Creations/85949859260. I will surely follow your blog.
Your accomplishments in retirement and all of your interests are to be commended. Joyfully Retired as a title for your blog says it all, Margot.
I just found your blog and I love it – especially due to the Agatha Christie centered posts Just thought I’d drop by to say you have one more keen follower
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Nice to meet you Margot!
I also just finished readig Mrs Miracle. Like the book better then the movie, although I enjoyed it. Huge fan of Debbie Macomber. Her series of numbered books are what got me hooked. I loved your idea for reading as many Christmas stories as possible. So far I have read four. What fun!! Thanks for such a fun Blog!!
Hello
I wrote a story about wash day back in the “50′s so my kids would know what life was like for me as a young person. I thought it would be great if I had a picture of a Maytag wringer washing machine and I found one from your piece about these machines. I read all the comments made by your readers and the story you wrote about your mom; wonderful. thanks