There’s a lot to learn
and space to grow.
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Travel Because You Can
One of the first things people mentioned when I announcement my retirement was travel. “You’ll be able to travel and take advantage of the lower rates… Read more
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Let Them Hear Your Voice
There’s a woman in the Uk who visits a train station to hear her late husband’s voice. He recorded the regular station “Mind the gap” announcement… Read more
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Happy Challenges, Happy Self
Challenge is essential to my happiness. When someone asked me to imagine my best life, it would include some challenge. But finding the right amount of… Read more
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Thinking The Worst
There’s a storm coming and it’s one of the ever-increasing things that trigger an emotional response of dread in me. What if we lose power like… Read more
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What Will Be Your Legacy?
I didn’t consider my legacy until recently. As far as I was concerned, if I did my job well and took care of my family and… Read more
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Am I Stuck?
I’m a firm believer in leaning into new skills or ideas. Slowly start to adopt them bit by bit until you arrive. Be consistent and persistent… Read more
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Downsizing By Up-Cycling Textiles
Last month, I wrote about downsizing by getting rid of what no longer serves you (click here to read). I mentioned that there are other ways… Read more
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Sleeping Well
I tell myself that I had a bad night’s sleep when I wake up a few times in the night. I think of a “good sleep”… Read more
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Housewife is a 4-letter word*
Once a woman** stops working outside the home, why is she considered a housewife? That label seems very out-dated to me and yet it is still… 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? 