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The Retired Rebel’s Reading List: Fiction Books That Will Make You Question Reality

Retirement is the perfect time to tackle your “someday” reading list. But let’s skip the usual beach reads and head straight into the literary twilight zone. If you’ve ever looked at a bookshelf and thought, What if I want my brain to bend a little? This list is for you. First up is House of [...]

By |2025-06-06T12:38:33-04:00June 6th, 2025|Blog, Entertainment, Lifestyle|

8 Riveting Memoirs to Add to Your Reading List in 2025

Retirement is a time of reflection, growth, and exploration. One of the most rewarding ways to spend your time is peeling back the curtain on the lives of others through memoirs. These personal stories offer us a window into the triumphs, challenges, and humanity of the talented people we’ve admired, making them relatable in ways [...]

By |2025-01-24T11:44:18-05:00January 24th, 2025|Blog, Entertainment, Lifestyle|

Memoirs and Biographies to Add to Your Fall Reading List

As we embrace the golden years of retirement, many of us find joy in exploring the stories of others—especially those we may recognize on the big screen but know little of their personal lives, the moments we don’t see. This fall, delve into the lives of iconic figures from Hollywood, music, and beyond. These books [...]

By |2024-09-30T08:15:34-04:00September 27th, 2024|Blog, Entertainment, Lifestyle|

5 Timeless Movies from the 70s and 80s to Rewatch in Retirement

Retirement is the perfect time to indulge in the simple pleasures of life, and what better way to relax than by revisiting some classic films? The 70s and 80s produced a wealth of cinematic gems that not only defined their eras but continue to resonate with audiences today. Here are five must-watch movies from those [...]

By |2024-09-13T12:02:02-04:00September 13th, 2024|Blog, Entertainment, Lifestyle|

Book Review of Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber

  Image source: https://www.amazon.com/Debt-Updated-Expanded-First-Years/dp/1612194192   Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber is a captivating journey through the global history of debt, credit, and money, offering a profound look at the concepts of debt and their impact on human relations, markets, and societies over millennia.[1] For retirees seeking a deeper understanding of the economic [...]

By |2024-08-23T11:37:34-04:00August 23rd, 2024|Blog, Entertainment|

Revisit the Rich Game of Chess

The rich tapestry of chess history stretches back over centuries, evolving from its early inception in India to the highly strategic and standardized game we recognize today. It wasn't until the 16th century that chess began to resemble its current form, undergoing significant changes, including the introduction of chess clocks and standardized pieces in the [...]

By |2024-03-28T11:10:07-04:00April 5th, 2024|Blog, Entertainment, History|

2 Poems About Retirement To Bring A Smile To Your Face

The Retirement by Henry Vaughan   Fresh fields and woods! the Earth’s fair face, God’s foot-stool, and man’s dwelling-place. I ask not why the first Believer Did love to be a country liver? Who to secure pious content Did pitch by groves and wells his tent; Where he might view the boundless sky, And all [...]

By |2024-03-22T13:10:14-04:00March 22nd, 2024|Blog, Entertainment, Lifestyle|

New Books We Think You’ll Love This Winter

Retirement is not just a phase of life; it's a doorway to new beginnings and experiences. It's a time when the hustle-bustle of a 9 to 5 routine fades into the background, leaving room for hobbies and passions that were once sidelined. Among these activities, reading stands out as a particularly valuable pursuit. Not only [...]

By |2024-03-22T13:13:12-04:00March 8th, 2024|Blog, Entertainment, Lifestyle|
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