When I think of the events that I’d like to attend now that I have the time to, there is one common barrier: safe travels. If an event is during the day, I happily travel alone by transit, walk or drive. But if it’s after dark, I hesitate. A lot. I didn’t really notice this… Continue reading Safe Travels Alone At Night
Category: Reframe Your Thinking
Banishing The “Shoulds”
I didn’t question how I spent my time and energy for most of my life. I just did the things: work, family, running a home. I was on automatic pilot. There were plenty of signals in society that pointed me to what I was supposed to be doing. “It’s the right thing to be successful,… Continue reading Banishing The “Shoulds”
Caregiver Corps
Are you part of the caregiver corps of mostly women, who quietly flow in and out of the doors of every retirement home?* I’ve joined you carrying large bags of laundry, and assorted groceries. Sometimes, we bring hot coffee and snacks. Sometimes, it’s a commode or compression socks. If you watch the doors of a… Continue reading Caregiver Corps
The Healing Of Romance
Back when I taught kindergarten, I’d frequently spend Saturday gathering picture books from my local library to support the unit we were working on. Then, I’d stand at the checkout desk with my arms full of volcano, or bear, picture books waiting my turn behind an older woman. Inevitably, she’d have a huge stack of… Continue reading The Healing Of Romance
Consent, Before Gifting The Kids
I don’t think I’d even heard of the concept of consent until I was well into my adult years. The idea that everyone, regardless of their status and power, has the right to choose how others interact with them, was something that had been a vague, undefined concept in my mind. I was raised at… Continue reading Consent, Before Gifting The Kids
The Secret Holiday
Recently, a friend shared that she was astounded by her friend’s 50th birthday choice: a secret holiday. He took himself away from his family (wife and kids) for a 2 week holiday at a secret location that he didn’t share with, or talk to anyone about, before or after he went.* He wanted to travel… Continue reading The Secret Holiday
Buy Nothing Summer Fun
It’s so easy and convenient to spend money when I’m enjoying the Summer. Grabbing an iced drink while I explore the local flea market with my daughter, meeting a friend for lunch, or even enjoying an ice cream after watching a movie at our local revue cinema, means spending a shocking amount of money. It… Continue reading Buy Nothing Summer Fun
Time For My Rest And Reset Challenge
I think I’m in for my biggest challenge yet since finishing my teaching career. This is bigger than going to college to get accredited as a life coach. It’s bigger even than learning how to set up, and run a business. I have high hopes for a positive effect. This summer, I’m going to learn… Continue reading Time For My Rest And Reset Challenge
Life Is Different Now
Life will not be easier when you retire. There. I’ve said it. Despite what financial institutions might tell you in their ads about living a free and easy life, life isn’t easier. It’s different. The Good Stuff There are many, benefits. The flexibility to do things when you want to and not when your job… Continue reading Life Is Different Now
The Power Of Age
Getting older is a good thing. I know that can be difficult to believe at times when you look in the mirror and barely recognize the face looking back at you. People will say that they feel the same inside as they did when they were 30 or 40 years younger. But do they really?… Continue reading The Power Of Age
