There’s a lot to learn
and space to grow.
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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
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Fortifying Your New Direction
It’s discouraging to toil away at something that’s meaningful to you and not receive any recognition. You start to think, “What’s the point? Why bother when… 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? 