If you are stationary, I advocate part-time work. We are in a grand-family situation, my wife and I each have part-time jobs that we both enjoy for the most part. The kids grandchildren, a little work, home projects, a nice social life create a wonderful balance of life for us. We do travel for a month at a time and I must say I'm ready for our Philly and Florida trip in March. We are fortunate that we are able to take a few months a year to indulge ourselves in travel, and our part-time work, family and friends are here upon our return.