I received an email I thought you might be interested in and I'm passing it on. ...

Obama loves to give speeches. He's been very successful at duping most of us into thinking the right is out to get him, that they are the ones behind the gridlock in Washington etc. He blames Bush for his own continued failure to get the economy going. He allowed lies to be told about his opponent in the Presidential race. He goes out on the campaign trail every time he can't get his way because most of us never listen to any news other than the mainstream media (if that). 

Yes, the President loves to give speeches. He's been very good at hiding who he is and what his ultimate goals are for this country. He gave a speech on Independence Day too. A very patriotic speech I'm sure. 

But after his words, those close to the podium heard what he really thinks about this country. Whether you love him or not, you need to hear the truth from his own lips. This time, he can't hide behind anyone else. More

Mel

Please let me know your thoughts....

It hasn't been exactly seamless for us entering our own retirement life. Although I have to say we have enjoyed our free time...it has been extremely frustrating for my husband.

Our original plan was to spend winters in Arizona for the climate and all of the shopping, dining and other amenities in the area and spend our summers at our cabin in the mountains. It would have been great if he enjoyed fishing, riding an ATV, hunting for the perfect photo opportunity of a bear or moose, kayaking or taking walks in the forest. But none of those things were fulfilling for him.

Me, I'm not so hard to please. I can sit on the deck and watch the river as it meanders down to the Snake, or enjoy the occasional wildlife, fisherman or woman or happy kids floating past on inner tubes. I love to take a nice walk or bike ride. And I thoroughly enjoy day trips to surrounding western towns and into the Yellowstone National Park.

Ever heard the expression happy wife happy life? In our case it's happy husband....

So we rented the cabin, packed up our things and came back down to AZ to the summer heat....the reason we wanted to leave in the first place, and Steve is selling real estate. Now he's happy.

I guess some of us just have to try a few things before we find what fits best for our retirement life.

What have you tried that might help others?