And the pursuit of satisfaction.
Editor’s note: “Living the Dream” was the title of the article in Monthly magazine’s October issue, the same month that financial markets experienced a great deal of turmoil. Many retirees have expressed deep concern over their nest eggs, and rightly so. The following article is not about financial management — our advertisers offer that — but about other aspects that lead to a satisfying retirement.
No, the subtitle is not about that famous phrase, “the pursuit of happiness” in the Declaration of Independence. This is about satisfaction, which admittedly is an important component of happiness, but that’s a rather philosophical subject for another time.
First we need to recognize that retirement is simply another of phase of life and that all phases of life — whether education, career, post-career, pre-retirement, or whatever you choose to call it — involve some form of endeavor. And endeavor can take many different forms; even basic survival is an endeavor.
ART THAT YOU CAN WEAR
Students at Sea Pines Montessori Academy are learning social responsibility at an early age through a school-wide recycling program. “We recycle everything possible and the children actually participate in collecting the recyclables and placing the items in their proper bins,” said Leighanne Kubec, director of business development. “We use recycled paper, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc. All products in our school are as green as is permitted under state and federal law regarding schools.”
From golden mornings and coral sunsets to turquoise skies and florals in a rainbow of hues, the Lowcountry offers an abundance of natural beauty and inspiration for the area’s vast array of world-class jewelers, master craftsmen and fine retailers. On the following pages, Monthly’s special jewelry section showcases a few of the hottest looks this season.
Pebble Beach. Amelia Island. Meadowbrook. Burn Foundation. These might be considered the Concours d’Elegance Big Four according to Paul Doerring. “We’re in that ballpark now,” he said. Doerring is board chairman and event director for the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, which celebrates its seventh anniversary this month. 
The grandson of renowned jeweler and BVLGARI (bulgari.com) dynasty founder Sotirio Bulgari, Nicola Bulgari is a passionate connoisseur of works of art and world-class excellence. As part of Monthly’s annual Concours coverage, we were thrilled to learn more (via email) about what drives his passion, pride and interest in preservation. 
With the introduction of Alex Beard Impossible Puzzles, Beard proves that by looking at the jigsaw puzzle with a new perspective, anything is possible. Alex Beard Impossible Puzzles are based on four original works by the artist. However, the final result does not have to be the picture on the box cover. The pieces do not snap into each other, but settle beside one another instead, making the puzzle exponentially more challenging.
Joanna Yarbrough was born in1942 in the small town of Portsmouth, NH, and she knew from a young age that she wanted to be a ballerina and a movie star. Growing up in the 1940s also influenced her penchant for hats. 
