Ready to redefine retirement? Retirement does not mean retiring from life. It’s an opportunity to rediscover forgotten interests. First Off, How did I get on PBS?
Producer – Lukia Costello Principal Photography – Steve Rosenthal
How Did This Happen?
I was minding my own business when I received a call from Mara G., a friend from my community. Lukia, producer and interviewer of Aging Together, contacted Mara G., seeking a person of a “certain age” who may be interested in an uplifting PBS interview. Mara suggested me!
The PBS series is called Aging Together in New York. My immediate thought was – geez, am I that old? And Although, I don’t feel that old, maybe that’s what this interview was all about. Aging does not mean stopping, And At the age of 66, I am old enough for this interview. I didn’t even need to show my ID!
I loved every minute of the video interview. Lukia was easy-going, prepared, calming, inquisitive, and an all-around great interviewer.
The doorbell rang and Lukia and Steve entered our home. They surveyed the area for lighting and background. Steve, an experienced photojournalist, carried in all his equipment, which was both intimidating and fascinating! Together, Lukia and Steve worked their magic, and I am so grateful for the opportunity and the final 2-minute message.
My House Became The Studio
Aging is a Privilege
I am thankful for the amazing opportunity! And if you are watching PBS, let me know if you see my 2-minute PSA on Retiring to Something!
Thank you, Lukia Costello, Steve Rosenthal, and Buffalo Toronto PBS Aging Together Series, for the fantastic 2-minute PBS Buffalo/Toronto interview!
Funding for Aging Together was provided in part by the New York State Education Department. Find out more about senior isolation and the Aging Together in New York initiative. Visit https://www.wned.org/aging-together-i… Visit http://www.wned.org
Vickie Rubin, M.S. Ed. is the author of the award-winning memoir Raising Jess: A Story of Hope, published by Page Publishing. This heartwarming story describes the joy and challenges of caring for her daughter, who was born with a rare chromosome deletion. Vickie’s debut memoir won the 2022 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Award for Non-Fiction and was a Finalist in the Best Book Award and Books Excellence Award for inspirational memoir. Her stories have been published in Newsweek, as well as In disability-related publications and opinion pieces. Vickie started writing her humorous blog in 2020; she writes regularly about raising a child with a disability, family, marriage, and RV Travel.
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Looking forward to it
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Love your PBS segment!
THANK YOU, Carol
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“Don’t retire from life…” What a lovely video, Vickie! And such wise and insightful words. You are a natural on camera and it is so nice to see you embracing new opportunities and life upon your retirement.
Thank you, Ab for ALL the nice words!😊
It Took so many hours to film but they were able to make me look good!
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Vickie! I love that this opportunity – so well deserved – found its way to you! Terrific advice – from your heart. Especially your wisdom about looking at life and the unexpected bits as “equally beautiful” as you focus on joy in the moment and hope for the future. Congratulations! 🥰
Oh Vicki! Thank you for your beautiful comment. I truly appreciate your words and friendship. XoV
My pleasure…it was a beautiful piece…true to you! 🥰🥰🥰
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Just LOVE your video. I shouldn’t be surprised, but you come off as SO grown-up!
lol! I guess once you’re on aging together, you are considered all grown up. 😂
Thank you so very much. I really appreciate you writing me.
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Thank you!!!