Don’t Just Retire.
REINVENT!
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Getting A Tattoo?
For me, part of starting down a new path has been embracing a new version of me. The new me has tattoos. It took me a… Read more
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The Capsule Wardrobe Dream
I’ve long been an admirer of the capsule wardrobe. It seems like a great goal for me. A capsule wardrobe is the simplicity of having a… Read more
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Clarifying Your Values To Guide You
I’m a big believer in getting clear about your values* to help build the life that you want. It’s foundational. But, it’s often a step that… Read more
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Hold It Lightly
Midlife is a time for trying new things and with new experiences come many challenges and obstacles to work around. That’s part of the fun and… Read more
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“Let’s Go Girls!”
“Let’s Go Girls!” is the empowering call from Shania Twain’s 1997 hit, Man, I Feel Like A Woman. Just by listening to it today, I feel… Read more
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“Mankeeping” In Midlife
Maintaining strong friendships throughout our lives is a key factor in living a happy, healthy, long life.** Creating, developing, and maintaining social connections gets harder as… Read more
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Don’t Practice What You Don’t Want To Build
Practice makes us stronger. If you have a musician in your life, or if you play an instrument, you’re well aware that regular, daily practice is… Read more
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Can You Rest?
Can you rest? I’d never really thought about it before I retired. As a teacher, rest was simply not working on school work. When I first… Read more
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Trusting Your Body As You Age
I don’t really trust my body. It has a habit of suddenly breaking down with no apparent warning. One day, I’m busy sitting at my desk… 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? 