There’s a lot to learn
and space to grow.
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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
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Unlearning To Live With My Cup At Capacity
I know that it’s not healthy to live with my cup at capacity all the time, with my nervous system fully activated. There are good reasons… Read more
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Listening To You: Survey
Dear Lovely Reader, I believe it’s important to listen. I want to hear what’s important to you and what you’d like to see more of in… Read more
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Travel Changes Me
Travel has a deep impact on my life. It’s not just about reconnecting with family and friends, and visiting the sites, it’s also about immersing myself… Read more
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Cultivating Three Spaces For Your Wellbeing
A friendly smile as I walked down the hall, and sharing frustrations with a co-worker while un-jamming the photocopier, are two of the daily interactions that… Read more
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Investing In The Fitness Of My 90 Year Old Self
Over the years, I’ve done aerobics, step aerobics, fitness with weights, yoga, belly dancing, Zumba and, most recently, Pilates. I used to be in classes of… Read more
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Reclaiming The Word Retire
It’s not a new idea. For more than a decade people have shunned using the word “retire.”* It creates a visceral gut-punch response from active, and… 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? 