Don’t Just Retire.
REINVENT!
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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
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Respect For My Body
I’ve been fighting with someone close to me. I’ve been annoyed when they interrupt my day with their constant needs. I’ve thought unkind things about the… Read more
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The Selfishness Of Retiring, The Possibility of Volunteering
I made my decision to retire almost a year ago. At the time I gave myself an arbitrary amount of time to flounder: a year. I… Read more
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Out Of My Control
It’s very difficult to let go of control. As a teacher, I felt the pressure to “control my class” which really meant keeping them quiet and… Read more
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The Power of Glimmers Over Gratitude
Most people are familiar with the term, triggers. They are events or words or places that can cause a person to relive the stress of a… 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? 