Category Archives: Volunteering

Ways to Make the World a Better Place for Your Grandkids

If everyone simply did a single thing to make a difference, generosity, social responsibility, and untold acts of kindness would be happening Continue reading

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7 Perfect and Inspiring Ideas for Retirement

Figuring out what to do, or what other retirees do, when retired will give you motivation and creative new ideas to consider when you retire. Here you will find seven alternative ideas which might inspire you. Continue reading

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We have an obligation to serve the poor and the homeless

I only wish to know who takes care of the majority of the world when we all go out into the kingdoms made for those who flee from one adventure to the other. Continue reading

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Life Changing, Changing Lives

These beautiful women and children were living in various conditions, often with lots of family members in one room, many times without a flushing toilet, predictably with chickens, and a cow out back, and usually their small villages were far from grocery stores or medical help. Continue reading

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Giving Back in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – Observations from a resident living in SMA

Our local Rotary club recognize a SMA “Citizen of the Year” every year. These average people are doing extraordinary things and loving their meaningful lives. Continue reading

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Peace Corps After 50

Before Champa and I joined the Peace Corps at the age of 63, people asked us how we Continue reading

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Magic Classroom Bringing Education to Rural Villages

In Guatemala 40% of children do not make it through 1st grade. Continue reading

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Retired But Got the Blues? How Can that Be?!

After returning from this incredible 3 month trip, something weird happened. I began to mope around and waste my days fretting about what was next in life. Had I made a huge mistake by retiring early? Continue reading

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Are You Afraid to Retire?

How can I deal with the fear of stepping over the retirement fence? Continue reading

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Hey Billy & Akaisha – Are You Retired or Not?

In planning for your own retirement, you must be able to live from the income that your investments generate, and if something else comes up after your retirement years, then it is simply Continue reading

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