There’s a lot to learn
and space to grow.
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Recovering From Unplanned Naps
I hate taking a nap. It’s not the actual sleep part that bothers me. It’s that feeling that I get when I wake up. I will… Read more
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Goodbye Miss
Transforming from a teacher into something new is not as simple as saying goodbye to your last class of students, and heading off into the sunset… Read more
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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… Read more
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The On-Call Retiree
A person retired, is a person on-call. You have the flexibility to do things when you want to, and to be available when others are working.… Read more
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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… Read more
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Giving Yourself Permission To Be Happier
Every year I wish her a happy birthday. She rarely replies and we don’t communicate for the rest of the year. We used to work together… Read more
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Why Do I Need Purpose?
Find something that you can do slow, that you can do forever and still love it, that still gives you meaning.” – Christina Koch, Artemis II… Read more
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Joys Of Today
Note: This article was originally posted in the first year after I retired 2023/02/16. I’m trying to stay true to the perspective that this blog is… Read more
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Don’t let the most interesting thing about you be your illness.
It’s a fact of life that if we are lucky enough to age, our bodies will need more maintenance. That’s a whole new world of medical… Read more
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How Old Is A Senior?
It’s tough getting past your own ageism. There are so many cards and jokes about getting older and being old. It’s something that we’ve been encouraged… Read more
Hi, I’m Caroline.
I retired after a long career. And now what? It’s a disorienting time of life.
This site explores possibilities, digs into self-discovery, tries to understand the third chapter, and gathers others who are also searching for their next steps.
Most importantly, it’s a way to support each other as we go
Retired, And Now What? 