Boomer Magazine: April 2020

wedding or a memorial or anything
else. I find that fascinating and so
very connecting to be the one to
tell that story to their nearest and
dearest friends and family, or in
the case of an elopement, to read
their love story directly to them.
I love writing, spending the time
researching and writing their special,
one-of-a-kind ceremony, and then
performing it while hearing the
laughter and the tears and getting
comments afterwards about how
“that was the best wedding I’ve
ever been to!” or “How do you know
them? It feels like you must be an old
friend.”
What advice would you give to
someone looking to change career
paths?
I know it sounds cliché, but listen to
your heart and keep going through
doors as they open. I had a very
good picture of what I wanted and
how it would look, and I do believe
that I have manifested just that. I had
a vision and kept listening to what
my inner voice suggested. And, as
a door would open, even if it didn’t
feel likely to lead to anything, I would
go through it. You just never know
where things will lead you down the
road. Believe in yourself and your
vision. It’s sort of like, “if you build
it, they will come” mentality. Create
something that is uniquely you and
your passion, and people will fall in
love with that. I have people tell me
all the time how much they love my
website and that it makes them want
to get married, even if they weren’t
planning to! I designed my website
and maintain it, and I’m not great
at techy stuff or art, but I think it
reflects my genuine joy for what I do.
Where do you see yourself in five
years?
I have said I will never say I’m retiring
and doing my last ceremony. That
won’t happen. For one thing, I am the
family celebrant. I have performed
memorials for my mom, brother,
niece, and former husband, as well
as weddings for various family and
friends. I love what I do too much
to stop. I will probably slow down in
the next few years to allow time for
travel and time with family, but I see
myself continuing to take ceremonies
that fill my heart and soul and make
me feel I am doing some good in this
world.
Cool Jobs for Retirees
Are you retired but missing the
fulfilling feeling of clocking in,
socializing with coworkers, and
bringing home a paycheck? It
might be time to get back into the
workforce. But there’s no reason
to feel the pressure to get a 9-to-
5 or to go back to the industry
from which you retired. Here are
some cool jobs that will get you
out of the house and put a bit
more dough in your pocket.
Uber/Lyft Driver
You can make your own hours,
explore your own city, listen
to your favorite music and/or
podcast, and meet interesting
people.
Barista
If you love coffee, just think of the
employee discounts! Working at
a local coffee shop will introduce
you to new people—who will
become your regulars as you get
to know exactly how they like
their coffee.
Hotel Concierge
If you’re the person who always
knows the hot new restaurant
in town or the interesting new
museum exhibit, you might
consider stopping in to local
hotels around town to see if there
are openings for hotel concierge
staff.
Dog Walker
For the animal lover who also
enjoys staying active, walking
dogs will combine those passions
into one cuddly gig.
Nanny
If your own kids are all out of the
house and you’re feeling a bit of
the empty-nester syndrome, you
might consider looking for jobs
as a nanny. If you enjoy cooking,
cleaning, and being surrounded
by energetic kids or cuddly
infants, this just might be the job
that will keep you feeling young
at heart.
Librarian
If you find yourself spending most
of your free time reading, working
part-time as a librarian will allow
you to share that love with other
bibliophiles of all ages.
Entrepreneur
Not inspired by the gigs listed
here? Follow your own dreams! If
you see a gap in the market
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