by Taylor Johnson | Jun 19, 2017 | Retirement
A number of years ago I met with a ministry leader at a Christian College about his retirement plan. I’d noted that he was not participating in a very generous plan provided by the College. Because he was such a senior leader I was curious as to why he was not either...
by Taylor Johnson | Jun 12, 2017 | Retirement
The term “networking” is exploding everywhere and between so many things.You can’t turn around without either witnessing, being part of, or suggesting that some form of networking is taking place. And for a long time, we used the term “connecting” as a synonym. We...
by Taylor Johnson | Jun 6, 2017 | Retirement
Is this the best we can be?There are times when we are challenged as a nation—a people—to look beyond our own individual self-interests. I am reflecting on this point as the “gun control” conversation swirls around us.During my lifetime, these moments of reflection...
by Taylor Johnson | Jun 5, 2017 | Retirement
Even in early old age, there is much to learn. Figuring out what you don’t know is one of the hardest. And yes, it’s precisely because you don’t know.While this truth seems self-evident, often it’s not. One result of not knowing is that life becomes...
by Taylor Johnson | May 30, 2017 | Retirement
Last night we were visiting with a group of friends. One of them asked, “How important is money? Wouldn’t we simply be better without it?”Almost everyone chuckled at such a naive comment. Then the conversation started to pick up steam. “I know someone who rejected...
by Taylor Johnson | May 16, 2017 | Retirement
I’m sitting in the middle of a mess.I decided to take a break, momentarily leaving the mess to rest and put these thoughts on paper. Well, you know what I mean.Earlier this Saturday morning, Judy and I returned from a wonderful breakfast at our favorite local eatery....
