How my family tree yielded a few surprises

'We are the vehicles in which our ancestors ride," my father used to intone sententiously at the dinner table, after spotting some trait in his children that had been a hallmark of earlier generations.
I had largely dismissed the maxim, until my own children arrived on the scene and began (eerily) to display characteristics of various aunts, uncles and grandparents. This might have driven the scientifically minded into a study of genetics. However, lacking the science gene, I chose instead to research my family tree.

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You have been working towards it! Maybe you have even been looking forward to it! The time that is all about you is finally here: RETIREMENT

When it comes it is not a surprise to most people. Much preparation has preceded the day and you are ready.

Everything is ready to go except for the speech – the dreaded retirement speech that you so hate and maybe fear, but are expected to deliver.

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Surveys have shown that as baby boomers approach the golden years of retirement many are, if not concerned, wondering how to approach their new life. Well, some planning ahead can go a long way.

There are clearly many things to consider in the planning process, but the

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It's not so difficult to stay healthy at 60 – all it takes is extra care in the food you eat, and making sure you get adequate exercise. You need not go on an elaborate diet or be able to win a triathlon (not at your age), but keeping a healthy lifestyle will ensure that you will be able to retire healthy, and enjoy these platinum years with ease, as well as lessening the chances of getting or aggravating cancer or heart disease. Here are a few, very easy to follow, tips to healthy living:

More Fruits and Fiber, Please

Let's face it: at 60, your body is not what it used to be. You ought to give it lots of care by feeding it the right foods to make sure that the various body processes work fabulously. Steer clear of fatty, greasy food – a good idea at any age – and load up on fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and foods rich in fiber. Chicken and fish can taste just as good as steak and burgers. You have a sweet tooth? Find a fruit to your

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- if you are not into in tunnel digging...

OK - No matter what business you are retiring from, if you are a baby boomer, there is a good chance that the thought of slowing down is entirely alien to you.
The baby boomer generation spent a lot of time moving forward at what seemed to be the speed of light, and retirement, with what seems to be a cessation of activity, is usually quite unattractive.

The truth is, baby boomers are entering retirement with the same amount of energy that they did everything else, and the retirement hobbies that they are taking up

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