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Travel

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This Time Around Let's look at Panama

Apr 27, 2026

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7 min read

This Time Around Let's look at Panama

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the adventures to be had in Boquete, Panama.

Alex Francine
Alex Francine

Retirement Goals

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Birdwatching - All you need to know

Apr 22, 2026

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3 min read

Birdwatching - All you need to know

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the popular hobby leading into the B-side ..."

Alex Francine
Alex Francine

Vacations In Retirement

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Weirton, West Virginia—ranked #2 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Places to Retire.

Apr 22, 2026

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4 min read

Weirton, West Virginia—ranked #2 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Places to Retire.

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the adventures that happen when the main record stops and the B-side begins..."

Alex Francine
Alex Francine

Travel

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Featured Destination: The Woodlands, Texas – Wooded Beauty and Texas-Smart Living

Apr 22, 2026

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4 min read

Featured Destination: The Woodlands, Texas – Wooded Beauty and Texas-Smart Living

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the adventures that happen when the main record stops and the B-side begins..."

Alex Francine
Alex Francine

Food

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Birdwatching Anyone?

Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

Birdwatching Anyone?

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the adventures that happen when the main record stops and the B-side begins..."

Garry Sammy
Alex Francine
Garry Sammy, +1

Travel

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Living La Pura Vida

Apr 20, 2026

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7 min read

Living La Pura Vida

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the adventures that happen when the main record stops and the B-side begins, In Costa Rica

Alex Francine
Alex Francine

Travel

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Palm Coast Cycling and Coastal Calm

Apr 18, 2026

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4 min read

Palm Coast Cycling and Coastal Calm

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the adventures that happen when the main record stops and the B-side begins..."

Alex Francine
Alex Francine

Travel

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New Mexico and Let's give Watercoloring a try

Apr 16, 2026

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4 min read

New Mexico and Let's give Watercoloring a try

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the adventures that happen when the main record stops and the B-side begins..."

Garry Sammy
Alex Francine
Garry Sammy, +1

Travel

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Time for Sun, Sea & Second Acts

Apr 13, 2026

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7 min read

Time for Sun, Sea & Second Acts

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the adventures that happen when the main record stops and the B-side begins..."

Garry Sammy
Alex Francine
Garry Sammy, +1

Travel

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Splurge Destinations

Apr 10, 2026

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2 min read

Splurge Destinations

Europe's Best Bets

Alex Francine
Alex Francine

Vacations In Retirement

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Time to explore

Apr 6, 2026

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7 min read

Time to explore

Pull up a stool at The B-Side Cafe, pour yourself a fresh cup, and let’s chat. We’re all about the rich, flavorful second act that begins at 50 — the freedom to reinvent, the joy of simple pleasures, and the adventures that make every day feel like the good part of the record. This month we’re serving up retirement wisdom, cozy kitchen wins, spring travel inspiration, and hobbies that keep the spark alive.Grab your favorite mug and dig in!

Garry Sammy
Alex Francine
Garry Sammy, +1

Happy Retirement

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Dreaming of Early Retirement

Apr 4, 2026

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8 min read

Dreaming of Early Retirement

Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, find your spot, and let’s dive into the stories that start once the A-side ends and the B-side takes over.

Alex Francine
Alex Francine

Vacations In Retirement

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Retirement Trap

Mar 10, 2026

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6 min read

Retirement Trap

"Welcome back to the booth. Grab your favorite mug, settle into the leather chair, and let's talk about the adventures that happen when the main record stops and the B-side begins..."

Alex Francine
Alex Francine

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