Articles

There’s a lot to learn

and space to grow.


  • Intentional Music Medicine

    Intentional Music Medicine

    In recent years, music has entered my life as background sound: a catchy tune on the radio in among all the other daily noise. I sing… Read more

  • When Your Plans Get Cancelled

    When Your Plans Get Cancelled

    Having plans for the day is a joy. The anticipation can carry you through the mundane or difficult stuff that you have to do in life.… Read more

  • Cheerleading At Any Age

    Cheerleading At Any Age

    I love my cheerleaders, but I don’t tell them often enough. Our cheerleaders are the people who support us and cheer us on, when we embark… Read more

  • Going BIG

    Going BIG

    How much space do you take up in the world?  I am staying small. It’s a choice. After three years of the pandemic telling me to… Read more

  • A Day Of Wander

    A Day Of Wander

    A few years ago, I found myself alone downtown on a Saturday morning. I had to drop something off before nine. Done. Suddenly, there I was… Read more

  • The Un-Becoming

    The Un-Becoming

    Am I becoming a new me or just un-becoming the old me?  It’s a matter of perspective. Is the path forward after retirement a time to… Read more

  • Profile Picture Youth

    Profile Picture Youth

    Have you ever looked at photos of yourself and thought, “Wow, I look young in that picture?” I often keep my profile pictures for many years… Read more

  • Jumping Into The Unknown: Building Courage

    Jumping Into The Unknown: Building Courage

    There is scary-excitement that comes with trying something new. When I’m doing something challenging for the first time, it’s frightening to be faced with so much… Read more

  • Looking For A Mentor

    Looking For A Mentor

    Having a model to follow is a valuable way to learn. As a teacher, I knew that telling my class something would have a limited impact.… Read more

  • Choosing Solutions And Hope

    Choosing Solutions And Hope

    What you focus on, is what you will find. I’m a believer in focusing on solutions rather than problems. I see the problems but I tend… Read more

Hi, I’m Caroline.

The author smiling while wearing a burgundy t-shirt and a grey and pink crocheted cross-body bag.

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