My So-Called Retirement
Marilyn Farrell moved into Emerald Heights with her husband Jack in February 2008. She has a passion for photography, quality printing and telling a good story.
At Emerald Heights, she loves taking her dog Nessie for walks on The Nature Trail and especially cherishes the support and new friendships she has discovered since joining the community.
She welcomes your questions or comments via e-mail.
The next chapter
Published March 01, 2013
Marilyn Farrell shares what motivated her to start sharing her story through this resident blog five years ago and what she will be doing next.
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Highlights of my first five years
Published January 07, 2013
As I approach the five-year anniversary of my move to Emerald Heights, I am struck by how my life has changed... in some delightful and unexpected ways.
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The best time of the year
Published December 11, 2012
Our annual Tree Lighting is a special event that helps put me in the holiday spirit.
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What does it take to create community?
Published October 25, 2012
Resident blogger Marilyn Farrell reflects on the community's founders and all the people along the way who have helped build this community inspired by one man's vision.
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Rise and shine
Published September 13, 2012
Morning has always been my favorite time of day. Now that I am fully into retirement it is even more pleasurable.
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Independence
Published July 04, 2012
Resident blogger Marilyn Farrell ponders the spirit of independence that is alive and well within this community, and shares photos of fellow residents who have been honored for their military service.
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It took retiring to find my dream job
Published June 05, 2012
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who would give their eye tooth to be on TV and those who would prefer being shot. I fall in the first group. And at Emerald Heights, I've finally landed my dream job.
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I can tell it is spring
Published May 03, 2012
I see signs of spring all over campus, and I feel that sense of renewal in my own life too.
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It’s a small, small world
Published April 04, 2012
Life may be bigger here... but it's still a small, small world. I thought I had the ultimate "small world story" when I discovered that the woman who bought our house was actually moving in to Emerald Heights RIGHT across the hall from me! But then my friend Gen topped it with an incredible story of her own...
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My many valentines
Published February 07, 2012
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I've been thinking of the many ways my heart has been tickled recently.
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