There’s a lot to learn
and space to grow.
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Some days are hard.
“You Can’t Use Up Creativity, the More You Use the More You Have” – Maya Angelou. Some days are hard. They are tires spinning on ice.… Read more
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I’m a happier sandwich
I’m a happier sandwich since I retired. I can support my family with something more important than money. I have time. The Sandwich Generation (ages 45… Read more
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Routines: good riddance or good idea?
One of the great joys of retirement is getting away from the daily grind: that routine. At first, it’s the most obvious benefit. I get to… Read more
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Speed Of Life
“Efficiency isn’t always the goal. Do you want to live your life in half the time it takes the average person?” – a comic titled The… Read more
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Goals Make Me Happy
When I was working, my goals were aligned with what I wanted to achieve for my students and in my teaching practice. They gave my days… Read more
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Doing this blogging thing.
The surprises about and support for my blog. Click here to read more. Read more
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Internalized Ageism
How do I feel about aging? Retirement comes with the acknowledgement that time has passed and I am older… old. Then the internal conflict begins: I… Read more
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The Empty Tank
“I no longer have enough in the tank…” Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand announced Read more
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Who Are You?
Suddenly I’m not me anymore and it’s jarring. All my adult life I’ve been a teacher. It’s who I was. But what is a retired teacher? … Read more
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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? 