There’s a lot to learn
and space to grow.
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Benefit From Blue Spaces
I’ve intuitively been drawn to spending time near bodies of water. I love the sounds, the sparkle and the feeling of calm that I get from… Read more
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Where Planning Falls Short
Having a detailed plan sounds like a solid idea, something an adult who is organized would do. A positive. As a teacher, I was required to… Read more
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Value Your Time
One of the first things that I learned as a new teacher was how to value my time. I remember spending hours cutting out and “mac… Read more
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Wake Up To Better Sleep
I really enjoy not waking up to an alarm clock anymore, now that I’m retired. But that alarm clock may have been serving a greater purpose… Read more
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A Retirement Home Checklist
Knowing what to look for in a retirement home, is a challenge. It takes an expert to know what questions to ask and what red flags… Read more
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Creating A Work Community
I know I took for granted the importance of the community that I had when I was working. I didn’t take the individuals for granted, I… Read more
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Delay Replacing Your Phone
Getting a new phone, even a hand-me-down one, should be exciting: new technology, greater capabilities, more battery power. But, I’ve found that it sends me into… Read more
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Internal “Wrinkles”
Everyone is familiar with the external effects of aging. It comes as no surprise that over time skin wrinkles and hair greys. But what are the… Read more
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Taxing Reminders
This is more of a rant and reminder than my usual content. Frustration with government bureaucracy seems to be universal no matter what part of the… Read more
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Persist With Your Social Media
Social media is an undeniable presence in modern life. “62.3% of the world’s population,” uses social media for an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes per… 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? 