My Plan C: Recent Episodes
Paul Kiczek
This podcast is about moving on... There are very few moments in life when you can intentionally change what you are doing and decide how YOU want to live - maybe for the rest of your life. Retirement seems to present that opportunity and challenge. Plan A was to settle down and create a career. Plan B was to strike out on my own and use the skills I developed. Plan C is to learn how to enjoy what I have - and appreciate what I've done so far. Retirement can be the most liberating, enjoyable and productive time of our lives.
Here's a story of an adventurous and kind individual that followed a cycling road less-traveled. On August 18, 2021 all rides and adventures stopped for Iohan Gueorguiev. But his legend and spirit lives on in his videos and our fond memory of him. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://myplanc.blog/2022/03/03/a-butterfly-on-a-bike/
Here's some memories of Christmas as a kid in the 1950's and 60's. Life was simpler and we had traditions to follow - for better or worse. Today's traditions are still being made as we have a very un-normal holiday season in 2021.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://myplanc.blog/2021/12/24/my-early-christmas-memories/
On August 15, 1965 I had the fortunate chance to see the Beatles at Shea Stadium. Here's my recollection of the day and how lucky we were to see experience this legendary event among the screaming crowd. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://myplanc.blog/2021/12/19/catching-beatlemania/
Living through a year of self-inflicted quarantine has been tough. Then, I remembered we had it rough before and made it thru.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://myplanc.blog/2021/03/23/fond-memories-of-the-last-catastrophe/
My career in the news business was on a roll until I outgrew it. But there were valuable life lessons and skills learned. Where have all the paperboys gone?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://myplanc.blog/2021/03/19/my-career-in-the-news-business/
There's a road famous for its views and 13 large bumps. Could that be tied to the mystery of the deserted village of Feltsville?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://myplanc.blog/2021/03/18/the-thrills-and-chills-of-13-bumps/
This book is a story of a father and son on a cycling adventure in Italy who learn to appreciate the importance of family and community. Besides that, it’s a fun and fast read!
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://myplanc.blog/2021/03/16/a-review-of-the-road-to-san-donato/
What keeps friends together? Over 50 years have passed but we still have our fond memories of younger, carefree days and a shared future ahead. Not all friendships last but those that do are worth keeping. The 7th installment of my Storyworth project.
You can view this story and learn more at https://www.storyworth.com/user/paul-kiczek/story/the-ties-that-bind
A few thoughts on an example of someone getting old and not giving up. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://myplanc.blog/2019/11/27/youre-never-too-old/