There’s a lot to learn
and space to grow.
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Can’t Avoid Triggers
I recognize when my body goes into a stress response: tight jaw, overheating, nerves all a-buzz. I’ve spent time watching my body to recognize these physical… Read more
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“All That We Are Is Story”
There is nothing like grief to focus our attention on the briefness of life. Our stories are so very short in the grand scheme of things.… Read more
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Multitasking Myth
I used to be able to do it. I did it for years and it was necessary for my job. But now, I’ve lost my ability… Read more
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Appreciation For The Dog
Our dog speaks human much better than we speak dog. We don’t give her credit for her ability. She uses our body language, our tone of… Read more
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Table Talk
Logic tells me that it’s easiest to find time to talk with people I see regularly. Experience tells a different tale. Finding time to have meaningful… Read more
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Oh, Martha!
Did you see Martha Stewart on the cover of the swimsuit edition of that magazine? (This photo is not her) Some people were celebrating her appearance and… Read more
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Think for Me
When I was working, I didn’t have time to think. Like most people, my day was a rush of things that needed to get done, from… Read more
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Mundane Treasure
Graduations, weddings, births, holidays and celebrations: these are events which I’ve spent a lot of energy, time and money on over the years. I tell myself… Read more
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Stories Are Back!
If you want someone to remember something, you tell it to them as a story. Stories are more memorable than facts. As a teacher, I knew… Read more
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That “Open Hamster Cage” Feeling
“How are you liking retirement?” asked a friend the other day. I still find it so hard to answer that question, even after 11 months. I… 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? 