Over the years I’ve been writing this retirement blog the topic of self-esteem, sometimes called well-being, has figured consistently. Just one example – ‘Self Esteem 6’ from July 2022. As far as I can see from my records this was the last blog on the topic but, as you can tell from the ‘6’ not… Continue reading Self esteem: it never goes away
Tag: health
Retirement Health, part 6
And now retirement health. After quite a focus on my musical aspirations, which is far from over by the way, I thought it was time for a look at a different aspect of my retirement life. I can’t honestly say it’s any more optimistic but it is at least different. This one inspired, is that… Continue reading Retirement Health, part 6
A short Friday retirement blog: an update on our health
As health-releated retirement blogs go, the list is unending and I shall return to mine shortly but just when I think I’m pulling ahead of Mrs Summerhouse in the ‘things we’ve got wrong with us’ health stakes, she goes and pulls a master stroke, not actually a stroke, but for a while she was worried.… Continue reading A short Friday retirement blog: an update on our health
Retirement blog about good health not necessarily mine
How many times have I written in these retirement blogs that the topic of the blog might be less than desirable, but at least I’ll quote, ‘get a blog out of it’? A few times I think. You can see by the title what that focus might be this time. I believe I’ve also mentioned… Continue reading Retirement blog about good health not necessarily mine
Diabetes report, half way through the month
If you remember I have been given a month to shape up or go on insulin. This is my half way report. But, before I deliver it, first let me go back in time. When I first got diabetes in New Zealand in 1995, after a period of feeling deeply sorry for myself and in… Continue reading Diabetes report, half way through the month