Retirement life...

I love volunteering in the community, participating in elementary school literacy programs, and being involved with our local art museum.

Exciting things are happening in Hickory, NC at Hickory Museum of Art. Indigenous art is featured through August 2025. Incredible works of art by acclaimed artist Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo) are featured along with the Catawba Nation art, portraits, and profiles of our local First Nation.  Check out this flipbook link to be awed and inspired.  https://online.flippingbook.com/view/313915649

John and I continue to travel both near and far. Up next is our trip to The Netherlands and Finland. My oldest nephew and family live in Rotterdam where he is a university professor. Michael, Lucy, and son Akiva just welcomed a new family member, Lilian, born in February. We are eager to see the children and parents, too!

We spent a week in Phoenix in early April. The desert is in bloom.  Don't miss the gorgeous orchid exhibit at the Desert Botanical Gardens if you are in the area.

Visit the About Emily page to see a picture of my new clients.

Josmo's Café stays busy with family and friends visiting. Our meals are staying simple these days with lots of grilled salmon, baked trout, fresh salads, and homemade bread. I'm still making Rosemary Thyme and Cinnamon Raison bread (from my 35-year-old starter). Recipes still posted on the Josmo's Café recipe page.

Newsletters - While I'm not writing newsletters any longer, past newsletters are still posted on the site if you're interested in reading an old one just for fun.

Energizer Minutes - Our Energizer Minute home page has links to many past messages. Listen now

My retirement mantras: 

Be focused. Establish and maintain a disciplined mind, focusing on what's right with life rather that what's wrong.

Be of service. When we serve others selflessly, we are recognizing things that matter. When someone knows they matter, they are intrinsically guided to demonstrate it in ways that serve others...and the circle is complete.

Be a catalyst for good. Such actions connect us directly to the secret of creating an abundant life - our innate oneness with the universe.