Slow Down

Our Contributing Editor, Marc Kadish, is at it again. He really has no desire to retire even though he's been practicing law for decades. Now, he's judging law school competitions as he continues to fight the good fight.

Our Contributing Editor, Tom Kermgard, has said "good riddance" to a Dry July or a Sober September, and even an Ocsober. He's taking the entire year off. And every year for that matter. But for the craft beer and bourbon aficionado, Tom's taste buds are budding. And so is the market for NA beer and spirits. Read through Tom's story; it's from the heart, literally. 

Giddy-up cowboys and cowgirls. Our Contributing Editor, Dr. Scott Mickelsen, writes to us about "The Cowboy Way" and for that we're thankful. Our contributors come from all walks of life, and for that we're thankful, too. But learning about "The Cowboy Way" is especially gratifying for us "City Folk" who can learn a thing or two from the Good Doctor. 

Our Contributing Editor, Kurt Huber, is an R.E.M. fan. He's also a fan of Doc Martens, in spite of their status as totally uncomfortable, Mustangs, other convertibles, and Frank Lloyd Wright. With his Masters in Art History and his previous gig as an Adjunct Professor of Art History, before he worked with Tom and Kathy Marks as a Senior Art Director at TMA+Peritus, Kurt is "The Man" when it comes to "Early Retirement". 

Our Contributing Editor, Paul Rudersdorf, is asking us to slow-down for just a few minutes and ask ourselves some difficult questions about the homeless population (now referred to by many as the unhoused population). It's a nationwide problem that deserves more than recognition, it deserves volunteerism, compassion, and a deeper understanding of what we assume to be isn't always what is meant to me. Not surprisingly, "Peaceful Paul" is doing his part. 

Our burn-the-midnight-oil, nose-to-the grindstone, Contributing Editor, Tom Kermgard, reads books like Joey Chestnut eats hotdogs. In volumes. But like others, he's always wrestled, at least since 2007, with the allure of holding a physical book and the magic of holding a Kindle. He has an answer for us. Read on my friends, read on!

Our Contributing Editor, Paul Rudersdorf, who we affectionately refer to as "Peaceful Paul", has written a letter to all of us about the importance of writing letters. Reader Beware: This article is a tearjerker, but a necessary read for all of us as we begin to live our final act. 

Our intrepid Contributing Editor, Dave Slavin, is wondering if reinvention in retirement is applicable to all of us just as the famed musician, and former Beach Boy, Brian Wilson, reinvented himself after the age of 55. Dave went through the reinvention process and highly recommends it. He also highly recommends the music of Brian Wilson!

Our resident Management Consultant and Contributing Editor, Phyllis Johnson Smith, has been reflecting lately. And when Phyllis reflects you can bet we're in for a few lessons learned, and a heap of knowledge we can carry with us for our lifetime. Her transition into retirement, not that it's actually happened yet, has had some twists and turns, but it's a path worth reading about. 

Our Contributing Editor, Dave Slavin, says yes to YES, one of his favorite bands of all time. But bandmate, Jon Anderson, has been on his own for two decades and according to Dave, his music has never been better. In fact, there's one song that reminds Dave of his wife, Montie Slavin, and that makes Dave happy all the time. 

Pathways for the Peaceful Retiree are regularly contributed articles from the team at Isthmus Partners, LLC, an investment management and advisory firm that serves clients across the globe. Keep your eyes peeled for their regular contributions and insights. Each Pathways article will be worth your time; each will be a good solid read. And that's of significant importance because we want you to find peace in your retirement. 

Tom Kermgard takes us back. Way back. And yes, we can go home again, particularly to big hair (when we had it), rock star apparel (when we could fit in it), and to the songs that bring back the memories that we'll never forget (assuming we're still not forgetting anything).