Summary of Steve Flairty’s “Non-Retirement”
This article details Steve Flairty’s life after “retirement” from a 28-year career as a Kentucky public school educator. He transitioned to a writing career, finding it a different, but equally fulfilling, form of teaching. Here’s a breakdown of his current activities:
Key Aspects of his “non-Retirement”:
* writing Focus: He’s a prolific writer, focusing on:
* Kentucky by Heart (KBH) Columns: Weekly columns requiring research, interviews, and writing.
* book Reviews: Regularly reviews books for Kentucky monthly.
* Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes Series: Authored five volumes (plus a children’s version) highlighting inspiring Kentuckians.
* Biography: Wrote a biography of Tim Farmer, a Kentucky TV personality.
* Other Contributions: Writes for Kentucky Living and Jamie Vaught’s Kentucky Sports style.
* speaking Engagements: Shares stories from his “Everyday Heroes” series at various events.
* Occasional Substitute Teaching: Still enjoys being in teh classroom.
* Flexible Schedule: He values the freedom to choose his projects, schedule, and pace. He contrasts this with the rigid schedule of his teaching career.
* Daily Routine: Starts with pre-writing activities (devotionals,language learning,Kentucky history) and dedicated writing time in the mornings.
* Personal Life: Balances writing with household tasks, church activities, yard work, spending time with his wife, and attending EKU basketball games.
Overall Tone: Flairty portrays his post-retirement life as busy, fulfilling, and flexible. He emphasizes the joy he finds in writing and sharing stories, and appreciates the freedom his current lifestyle provides. He views his writing as a continuation of his teaching career, simply expanding his “classroom.”
