The Joy of Puttering
A friend was recently talking about early retirement and whether she was ready to push away from the workaday world and move toward the next phase of her life. She had ample savings, no debt, good healthcare and a solid social network. What she lacked, though, were a few good hobbies, activities that would allow her to pick up new skills, connect with like-minded people and relax in the process. I suggested she get a boat. Is there a better hobby out there than boating? It offers escape and adventure, the opportunity to make new friends, and the soul-stirring experience of being immersed in watery nature. And for some, an interest in boats presents the chance to engage in a type of physical and mental work that can be wholly gratifying. Bill Andrulitis…
