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and space to grow.


  • Can You Rest?

    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

  • Trusting Your Body As You Age

    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

  • January Thanks

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  • “What Day Is It?” Phenomena

    “What Day Is It?” Phenomena

    “What day is it?” is a common question during the space between Christmas and New Year’s. Our routines are completely altered and most of those normal… Read more

  • Making Room For Holiday Fun

    Making Room For Holiday Fun

    With all the busyness of the holiday season, making room for fun can get ignored. It’s ironic that a time when everyone is “supposed” to be… Read more

  • Personal Growth, Like Walking The Dog

    Personal Growth, Like Walking The Dog

    I’m annoyed by all the positivity. That sounds hypocritical coming from someone who’s a life coach. Life coaches believe in personal growth. We are essentially a… Read more

  • The Busy-Bee Retiree

    The Busy-Bee Retiree

    I know some folks like this and I’m sure you do too. Maybe you’re one of them: the busy-bee retiree.  Your calendar is so packed with… Read more

  • A Very Good Place To Start

    A Very Good Place To Start

    For creative people, for life-long learners, and for those eager to discover what they’re capable of after retiring in midlife, this is a very good place… Read more

  • Online Workshop

    Online Workshop

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  • I Can’t Tell You What To Do

    I Can’t Tell You What To Do

    Why doesn’t a coach just tell you what to do?  Isn’t it so much faster and easier to be told what to do next? “Do this… Read more

Hi, I’m Caroline.

The author smiling while wearing a burgundy t-shirt and a grey and pink crocheted cross-body bag.

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