Retirement life...

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

John and I continue to travel. We had a wonderful trip to The Netherlands and Finland in April and May.  World travelers, make sure to experience the beauty of Keukenhof tulips sometime in your life. It's a quick trip from Amsterdam. We booked a group tour to make the day more interesting and easy. Helsinki is not destination most people seek out, so it makes it a perfect destination with fewer tourists, great art museums, wonderful markets, and the most amazing library and community gathering place we have ever seen. The architecture is magnificent! Check out pictures of Oodi.

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 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.