by MS Christian Living | Nov 30, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers As I write, there are less than 50 days till the last day of 2024. Whew! But before you rush into the new year with your daily planner, pen, and stickers, let’s take a moment to look back over the past 12 months. Because this column is called...
by MS Christian Living | Sep 27, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers Look up James Crockett online and you will find actor Don Johnson, who played the fictional James “Sonny” Crockett on NBC’s “Miami Vice.” This article is not about a fictional character. Instead, it’s about James “Jim” Crockett of Madison, who...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 1, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers “Education is the best provision for old age.” – Aristotle Education is essential for old age because it reduces memory loss and keeps cognitive skills sharp. Many community colleges offer arts, computer, cooking, and fitness classes....
by MS Christian Living | Jun 1, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers The remarkable Mary Kitchens often wears a small locket displaying these words, “Never, Never, Never Give Up.” It reminds her to keep moving forward regarding the vision God gave her years ago. The vision is a camp for children and adults who...
by MS Christian Living | Apr 1, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
“Redefining Retirement” columnist Laura Lee Leathers often interviews retirement-age folks who are living out their faith boldly – but we thought it was time to turn the tables and ask her a few questions! Here is a recent interview with Laura and MCL Editor Katie...
by MS Christian Living | Jan 30, 2024 | Columns, Practical Living, Redefining Retirement
By Laura Lee Leathers Several years ago, Morgan White Group Chief Operations Officer Richard (Rick) L. Eaton was enjoying a deer hunting trip with his oldest grandson, Carter, who said, “Granddaddy, I have to write a book report for my English class using a...
